Prosciutto Wrapped Mozzarella
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Prosciutto Wrapped Mozzarella
Description
Prosciutto Wrapped Mozzarella is a simple yet tasty snack or appetizer made by freezing mozzarella sticks until firm, then wrapping each with prosciutto slices. Baking at a high temperature causes the cheese to soften slightly without fully melting, delivering a creamy texture inside a savory prosciutto exterior. The edges of the prosciutto stick together neatly, holding the cheese in place during cooking. This combination offers a balance of salty, creamy, and slightly crispy elements.
The recipe requires freezing the mozzarella for several hours or overnight, which is essential to prevent the cheese from becoming a melted puddle while baking. The baking time should be monitored, especially if the cheese has been frozen for a long time, as it may need up to 15 minutes total. Leaving the wrapped sticks to cool slightly allows a safer and tidier serving experience, either warm or at room temperature.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to five days and enjoyed cold or reheated briefly in the microwave. It's best to use regular, not low-fat, mozzarella for proper melting and texture. Handling the thin prosciutto slices gently when separating them helps prevent tearing, ensuring clean wraps.
Ingredients
- 6 ticks mozzarella cheese part-skim
- 6 lices prosciutto
Instructions
- Remove the mozzarella sticks from their wrappers. Place them on a wax-paper-lined platter and freeze for at least four hours, and preferably overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with high-heat-resistant parchment paper.
- Wrap each cheese stick in a prosciutto slice. As you wrap it around, the edges of the prosciutto will stick to each other so that it’s fairly neatly wrapped around the cheese.
- Place the wrapped mozzarella sticks, seam side down, on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake until the cheese just starts to melt, for about 5 minutes.
- Serve hot or at room temperature.
Notes
- Freeze mozzarella sticks for at least four hours before wrapping to ensure they hold shape during baking.
- If mozzarella is frozen overnight, baking time can extend up to 10-15 minutes; start checking at 5 minutes.
- Use regular mozzarella instead of low-fat for better melting and texture.
- Handle prosciutto carefully to avoid tearing; consider having extra slices on hand.
- Leftover wraps store well up to 5 days refrigerated and can be eaten cold or quickly reheated.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 102 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1stick | |
| Calories | 102kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Sodium | 392mg | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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