MINI PIZZAS
24 slices firm white bread

3/4 pound sweet or hot Italian sausages, casings removed

3 large garlic cloves, chopped
1 cup packed grated mozzarella cheese (about 4 ounces)
3/4 cup purchased pizza or marinara sauce
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese (about 1 ounce) 
Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly oil 24 muffin cups. Using 2 1/2- to 2 3/4 inch-diameter cookie cutter, cut out center of each bread slice (reserve trimmings for another use). Press bread rounds onto bottoms and about 1/2 inch up sides of prepared cups, forming crusts.
Sauté sausage and garlic in heavy large skillet over medium heat until brown, breaking up with spoon, about 15 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer mixture to bowl; mix in mozzarella, 1/2 cup pizza sauce and Parmesan. Divide filling among crusts. Top each with 1/2 teaspoon of remaining sauce.
Bake pizzas until crusts are light brown and filling is heated through, about 20 minutes. Serve hot.  
Makes 24.