Prosciutto Wrapped Mozzarella Sticks are a quick, easy, 3-ingredient appetizer that everyone loves!
One evening when Robert and I were at our mountain home, we had an impromptu cocktail gathering with a few friends. I quickly went to my kitchen in search of something to serve, and pulled out some prosciutto and cheese to put together a simple charcuterie platter.
Prosciutto and Mozzarella – A Simple 3-Ingredient Appetizer
Then I remembered those prosciutto or salami-wrapped cheese sticks they sell in our grocery store and realized I had all the right ingredients to make my own version! What’s more, one of my cheeses was smoked Mozzarella, which is a great match with prosciutto.
Even though everything was coming together well for such short notice, I thought they needed a little something more and glanced around my kitchen for another fun ingredient to add. That’s when the fresh basil caught my eye! Earlier that day, I had made my Lemon-Basil Vinaigrette dressing so I had fresh basil sitting on the kitchen counter. I stuck a basil leaf into the prosciutto rolls and voilà! The resulting flavor combination was exactly what I was looking for. A bit smoky from the cheese, a bit sweet from the basil and a bit salty from the prosciutto.
How to make Prosciutto Wrapped Cheese
This easy and colorful appetizer takes just minutes to prepare; here are the easy steps:
- Prepare Mozzarella sticks.
Cut Mozzarella cheese into 3 to 4-inch long matchstick pieces, around 1/2-inch thick. Set aside. - Prepare prosciutto.
Lay one piece of prosciutto on a cutting board. Using a sharp knife, cut into a rectangle, and trim fat off the edges. - Add basil, then cheese.
Place a large basil leaf (or 2 if small) parallel to one short side of the prosciutto, leaving around 1/2-inch border. Place a cheese stick on top of the basil.
- Roll.
Tightly roll prosciutto around cheese and basil. - Repeat and serve.
Repeat with remaining prosciutto, cheese and basil. Place sticks on a platter and serve!
How to plate and serve Prosciutto Wrapped Mozzarella
I like to arrange these Mozzarella sticks in a row on a rectangular plate. Then you can put them out on your table or pass them with cocktail napkins – after all, they’re finger food!
Prosciutto and Cheese FAQs
These cheese sticks can be covered or wrapped and refrigerated for up to 2 days.
I tend to serve these sticks at room temperature, but you could also put them on a cookie sheet in a 300 degree oven for around 10 minutes and serve them warm. Don’t heat them for too long – the prosciutto can get greasy and the cheese melty and drippy, which will make them harder to eat.
Definitely. You can use smoked mozzarella or another semi-soft cheese, including fontina, gouda, havarti, Monterey jack or muenster.
What goes best with Prosciutto Appetizers
Serve these little bites of deliciousness on a cheese board with a mixture of:
- other cured meats,
- soft cheese (brie, camembert),
- hard cheese (Cheddar, Manchego),
- crackers,
- baguette slices,
- toasted nuts (any kind), and
- fresh fruit (grapes, berries, sliced apples).
Prosciutto Wrapped Mozzarella Appetizers
Prosciutto Wrapped Mozzarella Sticks are a quick and easy, 3-ingredient appetizer that can be prepared ahead of time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 12 sticks 1x
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
8 ounces smoked Mozzarella cheese (brick style)
6 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto
1 small packet (around 3/4 ounce) fresh basil
Instructions
- Cut Mozzarella cheese into 3 to 4-inch long matchstick pieces, around 1/2-inch thick. Set aside.
- Lay one piece of prosciutto on a cutting board. Using a sharp knife, cut into a rectangle, and trim fat off the edges.
- Place a large basil leaf (or 2 if small) parallel to one short side of the prosciutto, leaving around 1/2-inch border. Place a cheese stick on top of the basil.
- Tightly roll prosciutto around cheese and basil.
- Repeat with remaining prosciutto, cheese and basil.
- Place sticks on a platter and serve!
Notes
Make ahead: Can be made up to 2 days ahead, covered and refrigerated.
- Category: quick and easy appetizers, gluten free, easy entertaining, make ahead
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Any suggestions for a dip to go with these—pesto perhaps?
I think our Pesto Buttermilk Dressing would be delicious as a dip!
Having made too many
These were great, but I made too many of them for a party. I would like to freeze the remaing, but not sure if the mozzarella would taste good after freezing. Any thoughts?
I’ve never frozen mozzarella cheese before. Online research indicates the flavor will be okay, but the texture may change and become crumbly. Also, the basil will turn black. Maybe chop the leftovers and put in a pasta sauce!