Prosciutto Bruschetta is a tasty appetizer of crunchy French bread topped with smoky prosciutto, creamy mozzarella and savory basil oil. Even better, it's quick and easy!
8ouncemarinated ciliegine mozzarella balls or fresh mozzarella log drizzled with olive oil & fresh thyme
Basil Drizzle
¼cupextra virgin olive oil
¼teaspoongarlic powder
¾ouncepackage of basilleaves only
¼teaspoonsaltor to taste
Instructions
Prepare basil drizzle. Place olive oil, basil, garlic powder and salt in the blender. Blend until smooth.
Cut French bread into thin slices. Top each with about 1/3 slice of prosciutto.
Top the prosciutto with a half or two halves of a marinated Ciliegine ball (depending on bread size) or plain fresh mozzarella, cut to size, and sprinkled with olive oil and thyme.
Broil (watching carefully) until cheese is melted and bread is slightly toasted.
Drizzle with the basil olive oil mixture and serve.
Notes
Any extra basil drizzle is great in salad dressing or in scrambled eggs.
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