FRANCE MEETS ITALY PANINI

France Meets Italy Panini image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Time 15m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 stick (8 tablespoons) European butter, at room temperature
2 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan
1 baguette, halved crosswise and then lengthwise
12 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto cotto

Steps:

Preheat the broiler to high.
Using a rubber spatula, mix together the butter and 1 1/2 cups of the Parmesan in a medium bowl. Spread the mixture evenly on the cut sides of the baguette quarters, then sprinkle with the remaining 1 cup Parmesan.
Place the baguettes, cut-side up, on a rimmed baking sheet. Broil until golden brown and bubbly, about 3 minutes. Remove to a cutting board and allow to cool.
Pile the prosciutto cotto on top of the baguettes. Slice each quarter into 4 pieces. Serve open-faced.