
A GREAT Christmas Eve Appetizer!!
(We always serve Lasagna for our Christmas Eve Dinner)
Fresh Italian bread, diagonally cut 1 inch slices
Prosciutto 3-4 thin slices
1/4 cup Calamata olives, pitted and chopped
1/2 16oz can diced tomatoes
1/3 cup Ricotta Cheese
2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 Tbsp bread crumbs
1/2 Tbsp garlic, finely minced
1/4 cup each fresh parsley, onion - both finely chopped
1/4 tsp oregano
3/4 tsp basil
Salt and pepper
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Toast bread slices for 4-5 minutes or until lightly browned.
Combine remaining ingredients in bowl and season to taste with salt and pepper.
Spoon 1 tablespoon of the tomato mixture onto each toasted slice of bread.
Roll slices of Prosciutto and slice into 1/8" inch pieces.
Place on top of tomato mixture and serve.