Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
6 min
Yields
8 servings
Adapted from “One Dish at a Time: Delicious Recipes and Stories from My Italian-American Childhood and Beyond” by Valerie Bertinelli (c) Rodale 2012. Provided courtesy of Valerie Bertinelli. All rights reserved.
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ingredients
8
slices crusty sourdough bread, cut on the diagonal from a 1-lb loaf
Extra-virgin olive oil
1
clove garlic
8
thin slices fresh mozzarella
8
thin slices prosciutto
8
fresh basil leaves
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directions
Step 1
Preheat the broiler.
Step 2
Brush the bread on both sides generously with oil and place on a baking sheet. Broil until golden and crispy, 2 minutes per side.
Step 3
Remove, let cool slightly, and rub the garlic all over one side of each slice. Place a slice of cheese on each piece of bread, then top each with a slice of prosciutto. Return to the oven until the cheese is melted and golden, 2 minutes.
Step 4
Garnish with a basil leaf and serve.