Baked Prosciutto Wrapped Mozzarella with Basil or Mustard Sauce

How to Make

• 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!