Outrageous Prosciutto Bruschetta

Submitted by ForeverMama

"Originally from the Frugal Gourmet website and on my "to do". Placing here for safe keeping."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1 baguette (or other crusty loaf of bread)
• 1⁄3 cup olive oil
• 2 teaspoons chopped garlic
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons italian seasoning
• 10 ounces prosciutto, thinly-sliced and cut into pieces about 2-inch x 2-inch
• 2 cups roasted red peppers, chopped into 1/2 inch pieces
• 1⁄3 cup shredded parmesan cheese
• salt, to taste (use Kosher or sea salt)

directions

1. sliced baguette crosswise into pieces 1/3" thick .
2. Preheat the broiler.
3. Mix the garlic and olive oil.
4. Arrange the slices of bread on a baking tray; brush each piece with some of the garlic-oil mixture, sprinkle with Italian seasoning.
5. Grill for one minute on each side.
6. Remove baking tray from broiler, top each piece with pieces of prosciutto, a piece of red pepper and the Parmesan cheese, and then broil for a further minute (watching very carefully so it won't burn). Remove pieces to a serving platter, sprinkle with salt, and serve.
7. Variations: In place of the peppers, olives, capers, artichokes – you name it, it can be a topping for bruschetta!