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Prosciutto and Basil Crostini
Happy Monday all! How was your weekend? Mine was full of trips to home depot, looking at paint swatches, sanding hardwood floors and a day full of furniture shopping. Just typing it makes me tired. So needless to say, by the time last night rolled around I was ready for a hearty, rustic sunday supper. It was just what I needed and it all started with this lovely appetizer.
I served this dish as an appetizer along side some oven roasted chicken, sauteed spinach and rosemary potatoes. However, I think that this would make a fantastic light summer supper for two as well. If I was making it for Ryan and I, I’d serve it along side some fresh greens with a drizzle of balsamic vinaigrette and extra virgin olive oil and a cool glass of pinot grigio.
Prosciutto and Basil Crostini
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 10 slices rustic baguette
- extra virgin olive oil
- 5 slices thinly sliced prosciutto cut in half
- 10 small basil leaves
- fresh cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat.
- Brush baguette slices with olive oil. Place, oiled side down, in the skillet and cook just until toasted, about 3 minutes. You can also do this step by placing the baguette slices on a baking sheet and placing them under the broiler for a couple of minutes.
- Transfer to a serving plate. Place sliced prosciutto and basil leaves on top. Drizzle with more extra virgin olive oil and a few grinds of fresh black pepper. Serve.
Notes
Hey! I'm Des!
Welcome to Life’s Ambrosia where Dinner is served and memories are made. Here you will find over 1000 tried and true recipes for every possible occasion. In the last 10 years, this blog has helped millions of families put dinner on the table and create food memories. Let me help you too.
Sophia
August 25, 2010 at 8:21 amOh wow, this is like a dream. I really want to try this recipe. I actually just tried prosciutto for the first time a couple months ago, and fell in love with it. Thanks for sharing this recipe. Here’s one of my favorites with prosciutto: Prosciutto-Wrapped Shrimp – http://www.recipe4living.com/recipes/prosciutto_wrapped_shrimp.htm
Sweet Pea Chef
July 13, 2010 at 10:13 pmThese look delicious. I agree that crostinis make a great appetizer…and they are so easy to prepare!
StephenC
July 12, 2010 at 6:27 amNice!