- Brown Italian sausage, - add 4 oz cream cheese, - put 6 slices provolone or mozzarella down, - bake the cheese at 350 for 5mins, - spoon the sausage mix in the center and cover each slice with a top slice and - repeat the 350 for 5mins then broil for 45 seconds and then top with your favorite toppings like pasta sauce, Italian seasoning and parmesan.