Mozzarella, Prosciutto and Tomato Skewers

Author: AP/Mary Ann Esposito's "Ciao Italia Pronto!" St. Martin's Press, 2005
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Ingredients

Start to finish 15 minutes

16 wooden skewers
16 bocconcini (small mozzarella balls)
8 thin slices prosciutto di Parma, cut in half widthwise
16 grape or cherry tomatoes
16 (1-inch) bread cubes
Extra-virgin olive oil
8 shaved strips Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
6 fresh basil leaves, cut into thin strips


Directions

Wrap each mozzarella ball in a half-slice of prosciutto. Thread each skewer with a mozzarella ball, tomato and bread cube. Arrange the skewers on a platter. Drizzle the skewers with oil and sprinkle with cheese and basil.

Makes 8 servings.