Description
Ina Garten’s grilled bread with prosciutto brings Mediterranean coastal charm to your table. Crusty grilled sourdough gets topped with salty prosciutto, creating an irresistible appetizer you’ll want to serve at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 slices Tuscan round bread
- 2 ounces (56 grams) thinly sliced prosciutto
- 2 ounces (56 grams) fresh smoked mozzarella
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 large garlic clove
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) minced fresh parsley
Additional Ingredients:
- Olive oil
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Ignite the grill to a medium-high temperature, preparing either a charcoal or gas grill with even heat distribution.
- Carefully position bread slices onto the grill grates, toasting for approximately 2 minutes until a golden-brown crust develops on one side.
- Transfer the grilled bread to a serving platter with the toasted surface facing upward, then gently glide a fresh garlic clove across the surface, releasing aromatic oils and imparting subtle flavor.
- Generously drizzle of extra virgin olive oil across each bread slice, ensuring an even coating.
- Delicately layer torn prosciutto pieces over the bread, followed by a sprinkle of freshly grated mozzarella cheese that will create a luxurious melted topping.
- Return the prepared bread to the grill, covering to create a warm environment that allows the cheese to melt smoothly and the bread to remain crisp, cooking for 1-2 minutes.
- Remove from heat, enhance with an additional light drizzle of olive oil, scatter finely chopped fresh parsley, and season with a pinch of sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to elevate the final presentation.
- Serve immediately while the bread remains warm and crisp, presenting a delightful appetizer or light meal.
Notes
- Sizzling bread transforms ordinary slices into a mouthwatering grilled masterpiece that’ll make your taste buds dance with excitement.
- Careful cheese placement ensures maximum melty goodness, creating a golden-brown surface that crackles with every delicious bite.
- Garlic becomes a flavor superhero when rubbed onto piping hot bread, releasing its aromatic magic instantly.
- Selecting robust bread like sourdough or rustic Tuscan varieties guarantees a sturdy foundation that won’t crumble under grilling pressure.
- Timing is everything when grilling – watch closely to capture that perfect moment of crispy exterior and molten cheese interior.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg