Baked Prosciutto Wrapped Mozzarella with Basil or Mustard Sauce

5-10m
Prep Time
5-10m
Cook Time
10m
Ready In


"This is one of my favorite appetizers or salads. You can really make these any size - there is no right or wrong. I like about a 4 oz piece of mozzarella wrapped and baked. It seems to make a nice serving size for a couple of people; make smaller packages for individual servings. Since mozzarella is fresh and very soft, you can really form it however you want. I prefer to form it into a small log. It is easier to wrap; also, it seems to bake really well. Serve over toasted baguettes with either the basil or the mustard sauce; or both. You can also serve fresh tomato slices on the side; or, over a bed of spicy arugula."

Original is 5 servings
  • BASIL VINAIGRETTE
  • MUSTARD SAUCE

Nutritional

  • Serving Size: 1 (111.8 g)
  • Calories 490.4
  • Total Fat - 45.9 g
  • Saturated Fat - 12 g
  • Cholesterol - 46.5 mg
  • Sodium - 465.7 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate - 6.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber - 1.1 g
  • Sugars - 1.3 g
  • Protein - 14.7 g
  • Calcium - 297.8 mg
  • Iron - 1 mg
  • Vitamin C - 19.6 mg
  • Thiamin - 0.1 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

Sauces ... Both sauces are delicious with this; but, both are completely different. For each sauce, simply add all the ingredients, and a pinch of both salt and pepper; to a blender or small food processor and puree until smooth. Once the sauce is pureed, you can reseason with salt and pepper if needed. Refrigerate both sauces until ready to serve. You can serve one of the sauces or both.

Step 2

Mozzarella ... As mentioned, you can cut the 8 oz piece into 2, 3 or even 4 pieces - there is no right or wrong. I prefer to take a 4oz piece and roll it around to create a small log. It is easy to wrap with the prosciutto; and, makes a great 2 person appetizer. However, making 4 small logs is also a really nice size to plate on a bed of greens with tomato slices on the side. It really depends on how you decide to serve this.

Step 3

Lay a couple of slices of prosciutto down on a cutting board, overlapping. Top with 1-2 basil leaves, the mozzarella log or ball; and, roll it up ... like a burrito or a package. And, make sure to try to wrap the the mozzarella up the best you can. It really depends on the size of the mozzarella piece you are using; and, the size of the prosciutto - it doesn't have to be perfect. Secure the prosciutto with a toothpick.

Step 4

Add the wrapped packages to a sheet pan lined with parchment paper lightly sprayed with a non-stick spray. Then, brush or spray the prosciutto with olive oil, or a nonstick spray - this will help the prosciutto crisp up a bit.

Step 5

Bake ... In a preheated 450 degree oven, middle shelf, for approximately 3-7 minutes. The prosciutto should be lightly brown and crisp and the mozzarella soft. Obviously a large wrap will take longer; so, check by 'poking' it. If it is really soft - it is done - if not, let it go another minute or two.

Step 6

Serve ... Again, with toasted baguettes; or, over a bed of greens (tomato slices on the side are optional). Serve with the basil vinaigrette or the mustard sauce. ENJOY!

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