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Friday, February 25, 2011

OSCAR WORTHY HORS D'OEUVRE


I wanted to share with you my secret cocktail crowd pleaser, perfect for a little Oscar Party celebration this weekend.  The hors d'oeuvre is three ingredient, delicious puff that takes only twenty minutes to prepare. The recipe was created one day under duress--a group of hungry friends arrived after an afternoon of tennis and I was left scrambling in the kitchen for something to serve. I pulled out a hunk of delicious Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and some Prosciutto de Parma from the fridge and rolled the ingredients into little puff pastry bites. The salty combination is addictive-perfect with a little champagne! 
 
Prosciutto and Parmesan Puffs
The key to the recipe is the quality of the ingredients--don't skimp! Buy real Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and Prosciutto de Parma, the complex flavors of these Italian classics marries beautifully in a buttery, delicious morsel.
 
Preheat oven to 400 degrees
1/2 sheet of Puff Pastry (Pepperidge Farms)
 2 ounces thinly sliced Prosciutto de Parma
 1/4 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated
(optional-shredded fresh basil)

Thaw pastry according to package directions. 1. Put pastry half of 17 ounce Pepperidge Farm box (one sheet) on lightly floured surface. Cut into 3 long pieces and work with one piece at a time.
 2.  Press grated cheese gently into pastry, making a light cover
 3. Lay slices of prosciutto in a single layer on top of cheese. Leave 1/4 inch on side so filling doesn't fall out.
 4. Gently roll pastry into pinwheel-should be 3/4 inch wide for mini bite but can be made larger if desired.
 5. Cut pastry into 3/4 inch slices 
6. Lay the slices, cut side down, on a cookie sheet. 
7. Cook until puffy and golden, about 15 minutes




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17 comments:

  1. The enchanted homeFebruary 25, 2011 at 9:01 AM

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  2. The enchanted homeFebruary 25, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    OK this should have my name in the recipe title, I am going to make these this weekend, this is a recipe after my own heart! I LOVE anything having to do with parmigiano, puff pastry and prosciutto...are you kidding..whats not to love?
    These look heavenly and are something I probably would have to use great self control over not eating the entire tray before they are served. How I wish I didn't like cheese! Oh well...thanks for the recipe, have some friends coming over on Sunday and you have just helped me figure out what to make before dinner ( I am also making ironically wrapped asparagus in prosciutto with puff pastry) so we are in for a big treat..yum!

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  3. Kim@ChattafabulousFebruary 25, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    Somehow the Cheerios I'm about to eat are not going to be nearly as satisfying as this. Happy weekend, Barbara!

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  4. HamptontoesFebruary 25, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    My family would love this, and I might find a substitute for the meat for mine!

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  5. I Dream OfFebruary 25, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    Delicious! Isn't puff pastry just the best trick ever. So many easy and delicious things you can do with it. Thanks for the recipe, hope you enjoy the weekend!
    Jeanne

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  6. Party ResourcesFebruary 25, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    I am heading to an Oscar Party - maybe I will make this - looks fabulous! Have a great weekend!

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  7. designchicFebruary 25, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    Sounds delicious...love anything that has puff pastry!! Have a great weekend ~

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  8. StitchforkFebruary 25, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    just added to my grocery list!
    Happy weekend!
    xo Cathy

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  9. jeanette from everton terraceFebruary 25, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    I'm going to an Oscar party but I've been charged with bringing dessert, might have to bring this as well, just to impress :)

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  10. Stephanie @ La Dolce VitaFebruary 25, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    It looks delicious!!

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  11. StaceyFebruary 25, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    Such a delicious looking recipe. Thanks for sharing!

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  12. Splendid SassFebruary 25, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    This sounds and looks wonderful, Barbara.
    Will be trying this.
    Teresa
    xoxo

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  13. Suburban PrincessFebruary 25, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    These look sooooo good! Nothing bad can come of bacon and cheese!

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  14. quintessenceFebruary 25, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    YUM!! Ok - of course anything that works with "a little champagne" is good in my book!! These look truly delicious - might just have to try them this weekend.

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  15. Town and Country HouseFebruary 25, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    Thanks for sharing your little invention with us! I'll be making these Sunday night and serving champagne! Yum!

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  16. Splendid MarketFebruary 25, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    oh, yum. These look beautiful, in addition to the flavor I can only imagine the fabulous texture. I love the magic of puff pastry. ebh

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  17. UnknownFebruary 26, 2011 at 4:31 PM

    Can I come watch the Oscars at your house?! :)
    xo Elizabeth

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