Hot Canapes With Prosciutto and Mozzarella

Name: Hot Canapes With Prosciutto and Mozzarella
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8 canapes, 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 4 white bread, slices crusts removed; 16 thin slices prosciutto; 4 small buffalo milk mozzarella cheese, cut in half; 2 roma tomatoes, sliced; extra virgin olive oil, for brushing; salt; fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped to garnish

Submitted by Joey D from NYC

"This is a simple recipe for a great appetizer, especially before a hearty Italian meal or as a selection at a cocktail party. I threw it together because I love all of the ingredients on their own and they're amazing together."

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Ready In:: 15mins
Ingredients:: 7
Yields:: 8 canapes
Serves:: 4

ingredients

4 white bread, slices crusts removed
16 thin slices prosciutto
4 small buffalo milk mozzarella cheese, cut in half
2 roma tomatoes, sliced
extra virgin olive oil, for brushing
salt
fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped to garnish

directions

1). Preheat the oven to 425.
2). Cut each slice of bread in half.
3). Lightly brush each half slice of bread with olive oil.
4). Place 2 slices of prosciutto on each slice of brushed bread.
5). Place a half piece of mozzarella atop the prosciutto.
6). Place a tomato slice atop each piece of cheese and salt VERY LIGHTLY.
7). Place canapes on a cookie sheet and bake in preheated oven approximately 5-7 minutes until the cheese has melted.
8). Sprinkle parsley over canapes to garnish, place on serving tray and enjoy.