Mango, Mozzarella and Serrano Ham Bites

Submitted by Mary Jenny

"These bite-sized appetizers bring together classic Italian ingredients with a taste of the tropics. Mango and mozzarella may seem like an unusual combination, but they pair together beautifully in a sweet-and-savoury way."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 ripe mango, peeled
• 1 (6 ounce) package saputo mozzarellissima cheese
• 2 teaspoons fresh tarragon, chopped
• 4 slices serrano ham, cut in half lengthwise
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 teaspoons honey

directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Using a vegetable peeler, shave 8 thin slices of mango. Wrap one slice of mango around each cube of Mozzarellissima. Sprinkle with chopped tarragon and wrap each with a piece of Serrano ham. Brush with olive oil and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
3. Bake for 5 minutes, or until cheese starts to melt. Remove bites from the oven and drizzle with honey. Serve with cocktail toothpicks.
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