Hot Canapes With Prosciutto and Mozzarella

Joey D from NYC's Note:

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.

• Total Time: 15 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 4

Yield: 8.0 canapes

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