ZUCCHINI SALTIMBOCCA

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These unique snacks have the best of both worlds...a crunchy outside and a cheesy inside! Even folks who don't like zucchini will gobble them up.-Janet Rinehart, Chillicote, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 medium zucchini
2 ounces Asiago cheese, thinly sliced
8 fresh sage leaves
8 thin slices prosciutto or deli ham
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3 egg whites, lightly beaten
1 cup seasoned bread crumbs

Steps:

Cut zucchini lengthwise into eight 1/4-in. slices; discard ends. Layer cheese and sage on four zucchini slices; top with remaining zucchini. Wrap two pieces of prosciutto around each zucchini stack. Carefully cut each stack widthwise into fourths., Place the flour, egg whites and bread crumbs in separate shallow bowls. Dip stacks in flour, egg whites, then bread crumbs. Place on a greased baking sheet. Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown, turning once.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 50 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 204mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.