Grissini with Prosciutto

Name: Grissini with Prosciutto
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons Butter, room temperature; 12 pieces 10- to 12-inch-long grissini or other long thin breadsticks; ⅓ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 12 slices 4x3-inch thin prosciutto slices; 60 leaves arugula leaves

Elegant Italian breadsticks wrapped with prosciutto, Parmesan cheese and fresh arugula. These savory appetizers combine crispy grissini with creamy butter, salty prosciutto and peppery greens for a perfect party starter.

6 servings

20 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•3 tablespoons Butter, room temperature
•12 pieces 10- to 12-inch-long grissini or other long thin breadsticks
•⅓ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
•12 slices 4x3-inch thin prosciutto slices
•60 leaves arugula leaves

Cooking Instructions

1.
Spread some butter over 4 inches of 1 end of each breadstick. Spread Parmesan cheese on plate. Roll buttered end of each breadstick in cheese to coat lightly. Place 1 slice prosciutto on work surface; arrange 3 arugula leaves atop prosciutto, then place cheese-covered end of breadstick atop arugula and roll up prosciutto around breadstick, enclosing arugula. Repeat procedure with remaining breadsticks. (Can be prepared 2 hours ahead. Place breadsticks in tall glass, prosciutto ends up. Cover with plastic wrap and chill.) Tuck 2 arugula leaves into prosciutto end of each breadstick and serve.
20 min