Name: Prosciutto Wrapped Breadsticks
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 17 min
Yield: 20
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 package crescent rolls; 1 Tablespoon Butter, melted; 2 Tablespoons, Parmesan Cheese, shredded; 3oz Prosciutto, thinly sliced (4 slices)

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What’s your go-to holiday appetizer? I’d have to say my favorite holiday appetizer has to be a cheese board. It’s a super simple appetizer to throw together with a selection of cheeses, dried fruits, nuts, and accompaniments. Recently I started making parmesan prosciutto wrapped breadsticks to go with my cheese board.

When unexpected guests arrive, all the ingredients are already on hand in the kitchen. It’s easy peasy holiday entertaining without all that holiday stress!

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Ingredients for Parmesan Prosciutto Breadsticks

Many people like to serve crackers with a cheese board, we do too. My family goes nuts over these Parmesan and Prosciutto Breadsticks made with crescent rolls.

They are crispy on the outside thanks to a little melted butter, but on the inside you have that soft crescent rolls texture. Plus with the salty prosciutto and parmesan cheese all mixed in, it’s Mmmmm Mmmm Delicious! Here’s what you’ll need:

crescent rolls
butter
parmesan cheese
prosciutto

Can you believe just 4 ingredients make this prosciutto recipe? I like to keep refrigerated crescent roll dough on hand during the holidays and winter months. Buy brands that avoid artificial preservatives, flavorings, and additives. I use it to make mini quiches for breakfast, too.

How to Make Breadsticks Wrapped in Prosciutto

Preheat your oven to 375 degrees. Line a cookie sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper. Unroll crescent rolls onto a large cutting board. Cut the crescent roll dough along the vertical lines so you have two attached triangles forming a rectangle. You’ll have 4 rectangles. (I just use my kitchen scissors.)

Pinch together the seams along the two triangles to form a solid dough rectangle. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the top of the dough. Press down slightly to embed cheese into dough.Top with a slice of prosciutto per rectangle.

Slice dough rectangle into 5 thin slices, about 1/2” thick. Twist the breadsticks several times to hold the prosciutto in place during baking. Place on a cookie sheet and brush with melted butter.

Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly.

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How to Serve Prosciutto Breadsticks

This recipe for Prosciutto Breadsticks makes 20 breadsticks. They are best served warm, but they disappear quickly. You may want to make double, triple, or quadruple the recipe as needed.

I love to serve these breadsticks alongside cheese, creamy dips made with spinach or pesto, and olives. They make a lovely appetizer on their own, but add a hearty salad to turn them into a delicious side dish at dinner.

Substitutes for Prosciutto

Prosciutto adds a unique flavor to the breadsticks, but you can use alternatives like bacon or pancetta for a different twist. I like to make these as an after school snack for my kids, too. I usually opt for bacon as the substitute.

How to Store Prosciutto Breadstick Appetizers

Enjoy these breadsticks fresh out of the oven if you can. If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Reheat briefly for that freshly baked taste.

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