BRUSCHETTA WITH PROSCIUTTO

Bruschetta with Prosciutto image

A crowd-pleaser any time of year, this savory-tasting recipe is perfect for get-togethers. -Debbie Manno, Fort Mill, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield about 6-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

8 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 cup chopped sweet onion
1/4 cup grated Romano cheese
1/4 cup minced fresh basil
2 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, finely chopped
1 shallot, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup olive oil
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, optional
1 French bread baguette (10-1/2 ounces), cut into 1/4-inch slices

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In another bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, rosemary, pepper and pepper sauce if desired. Pour over tomato mixture; toss to coat., Place bread slices on an ungreased baking sheet. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 1-2 minutes or until golden brown. With a slotted spoon, top each slice with tomato mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 23 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 44mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.