Crispy Prosciutto and Brie Crostini

Name: Crispy Prosciutto and Brie Crostini
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: Italian, European, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 3 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto; 6 ounces French baguette, sliced 1/2 inch thick on a bias; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 4 ounces brie, cut into 1/4 inch thick strips, then into 1 inch pieces; honey for drizzling; 2 teaspoons fresh sliced chives; 2 teaspoons fresh minced thyme

8 steps

Prep:5minCook:5min

An easy crowd pleasing appetizer. Crispy proscuitto with baked Brie, a touch of honey and some herbs.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 09:51:07 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories204 kcal (10%)

Total Fat10.7 g (15%)

Carbs17.2 g (7%)

Sugars2.7 g (3%)

Protein10.6 g (21%)

Sodium617.5 mg (31%)

Fiber0.6 g (2%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

6 servings

3 ouncessliced prosciutto

thinly

6 ouncesFrench baguette

sliced 1/2 inch thick on a bias

2 tablespoonsunsalted butter

4 ouncesbrie

cut into 1/4 inch thick strips, then into 1 inch pieces

honey

for drizzling

2 teaspoonschives

fresh sliced

2 teaspoonsthyme

fresh minced

Instructions

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 350˚F.

Step 2

2. Place a pan over medium heat. Add slices of prosciutto and pan-fry until crisp, 1 to 2 minutes. Flip each piece and continue to fry for another minute. Remove from heat and break into large pieces.

Step 3

3. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in same pan over medium-low heat.

Step 4

4. Add half of the sliced baguette and pan fry for 3 to 4 minutes or until golden brown and toasted. Flip and continue to pan fry for an additional 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and transfer to a cooling rack (or large plate).

Step 5

5. Repeat steps 3-4 with remaining butter and baguette.

Step 6

6. Top each crostini with a piece of prosciutto followed by a piece of brie.

Step 7

7. Transfer crostini to a baking sheet and bake for 4 to 5 minutes or until brie has just started to melt.

Step 8

8. Remove from oven, drizzle with honey and sprinkle with herbs. Serve.