Golden Gate Appetizer (Printable)

Crisp breadsticks paired with savory prosciutto ribbons create a fun, shareable appetizer for any gathering.

# Ingredient list:

→ Breadsticks

01 - 12 long, thin breadsticks (grissini)

→ Charcuterie

02 - 8 thin slices prosciutto

→ Garnish (optional)

03 - 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
04 - 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil
05 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

# Cooking steps:

01 - Arrange 6 breadsticks vertically on a large serving platter to form one tower. Repeat on the opposite side for the second tower, leaving space between them.
02 - Drape the prosciutto slices as long ribbons between the two breadstick towers, layering and twisting to form a woven bridge suspension.
03 - Lightly brush breadsticks with olive oil, then evenly sprinkle freshly grated Parmesan and chopped basil over them, if desired.
04 - Present the assembled appetizer at once and encourage guests to pull apart the bridge and towers for sharing.

# Expert advice:

01 -
  • It looks like architectural art but requires zero cooking skills, just creative assembly.
  • Guests actually interact with it instead of mindlessly grabbing appetizers from a plate.
  • The salty prosciutto and nutty Parmesan make it genuinely delicious, not just pretty.
02 -
  • If your breadsticks start to soften, you've waited too long—assemble this within 30 minutes of serving or they'll lose their structural integrity.
  • Don't bunch the towers too tightly or they topple like they're in an earthquake the moment someone reaches for one.
03 -
  • The prosciutto will tear if you're rough with it—handle it like silk and let gravity do most of the work when draping.
  • Taste your olive oil before brushing it on; a peppery or robust oil can change the entire balance of flavor in ways you might not expect.
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