PROSCIUTTO & MOZZARELLA CROSTINI

Another delicious antipasto...and so easy to make. Make sure you buy fresh mozzarella, freshly sliced Prosciutto di Parma, extra-virgin olive oil, and fresh basil. Italian food is all about the freshest ingredients. You or your guests will love this. It can also be served for a lunch for two. 

1 thin baguette, cut into 8 thin slices, save the rest for other uses

1 large clove garlic

Extra-virgin olive oil

8 thin slices fresh mozzarella cheese

8 thin slices Prosciutto di Parma

Freshly ground black pepper

Basil leaves, thinly sliced, for garnish

Place sliced bread on a baking sheet and place under the broiler until golden brown, about 2 minutes, per side.

Let cool slightly and then rub the top side of each with the clove of garlic.

Drizzle or brush on a little olive oil and place a slice of mozzarella cheese on top.

Return to the turned off oven and let cheese slightly melt about 2 to 3 minutes.

Top each crostino with a slice of prosciutto and drizzle on a little olive oil.

Add a little freshly ground black pepper and sprinkle on some basil leaves.

Serves 2 to 4