Grissini with Prosciutto
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.
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
