Easy Prosciutto Appetizers

I mentioned a few posts back that I like to keep puff pastry on hand. The kind I buy has two sheets in the package. I used one sheet to make these cinnamon rolls. The other sheet was used to make something delicious and savory!

I started by letting the pastry thaw out, until I could easily unfold it and roll it out a little bit. Once the pastry was ready, I decided on what I would use in my rolls – prosciutto, Swiss gruyere cheese and gouda cheese. I found these three ingredients at my local Aldi’s.

I started by layering on the prosciutto until the puff pastry was covered side to side, almost touching the edges.

I then sprinkled on the cheeses. I didn’t measure, but I would guess that I used between 1/4 – 1/3 cup of each cheese, give or take.

I then rolled the pastry up into somewhat of a log and then cut into 8 rolls. I then placed them on parchment paper, on a baking sheet.

They were baked in a 400 degree oven for about 15-20 minutes (until they were golden brown).

The flakiness of the pastry, coupled with the savory cheeses and prosciutto were a great combination.

These would make great appetizers for your holiday gathering (or even just a snack). They would also be great for brunch! They reheated nicely, as well.

Spinach, Strawberry and Prosciutto Salad

Another busy night, which means not much time for cooking. Boiled eggs are the only thing I ‘cooked’. Even still, I did have a meal that I really enjoyed! Spinach, strawberry and prosciutto salad.

It couldn’t be easier – just baby spinach, strawberries, boiled egg, prosciutto, walnuts and Paul Newman’s white balsamic vinaigrette.

Then I added a bit of crumbled goat cheese. Delicious!!

If you have boiled eggs already (I made mine before volleyball tonight – peeled and had them ready to go, in the refrigerator), it’s a very easy salad to throw together!