Prosciutto and Cheese Bruschetta
This fancy-sounding Italian snack is really just toasted bread with cheese and prosciutto slapped on top—because sometimes, simple is best. The mix of crispy bread, salty prosciutto, and melty cheese makes it the bruschetta of your dreams (plus, it’s ready in under 15 minutes, so you’ll look like a kitchen rockstar with zero effort).
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Oven
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 4 slices rustic-style bread like a country loaf or sourdough
- 3 –4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- Black pepper to taste
- 4 slices cheese of choice like Parmesan or mozzarella OR 4 ounces cheese
- 4 slices prosciutto
- Fresh basil leaves optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat and Toast Bread: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place the bread slices on a baking sheet and drizzle both sides with olive oil. Bake for about 10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy but still slightly soft inside.4 slices rustic-style bread, 3 –4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Add Garlic: Let the toasted bread cool slightly, then rub a garlic clove over the surface of each slice to add flavor.1 clove garlic
- Season the Bread: Sprinkle each slice with a little kosher salt (about ¼ teaspoon per slice) and a pinch of black pepper.1 teaspoon kosher salt, Black pepper
- Add Cheese and Prosciutto: Top each slice of bread with a slice of cheese (or about 1 ounce of cheese) and a slice of prosciutto.4 slices cheese of choice, 4 slices prosciutto
- Garnish and Serve: Add a fresh basil leaf to each slice if you’re feeling fancy. Serve warm and get ready for compliments.Fresh basil leaves
