BROCHETTES OF MELON, PROSCIUTTO, AND FRESH MOZZARELLA

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This recipe is based on a Bon Appetit recipe found on Epicurious.com. I made a few changes on size and presentation and I got "WOWs" from everyone at my luncheon! If you want the original version, just go to Epicurious under the same recipe title.

Provided by Grace Lynn

Categories     Cheese

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup olive oil
1/3 cup fresh basil leaf (packed)
1 medium shallot, quartered
1 small cantaloupe, halved, crosswise, seeded
6 ounces water-packed fresh mozzarella balls, cut into about the same size of the melon balls
6 -8 slices thin prosciutto, cut into 4 pieces
toothpick

Steps:

  • Puree olive oil, basil and shallot in processor until basil and shallot are finely chopped.
  • Can be made the day before and bring out to room temperature for an hour before serving.
  • Make round balls from the smaller end of a melon baller, leave at least a half inch around the edges. Hold a toothpick with 2 fingers, stick in a melon ball with the rounded side down.
  • Next, roll up a piece of prosciutto and place it on top of the melon ball.
  • Then stick in a mozzarella piece at the end.
  • Stick the toothpick with the mozzarella side down into the rim of the cantaloupe.
  • Repeat until both half of the cantaloupe rims are filled with these little brochettes.
  • Can be made 2 hours ahead, cover and refrigerate.
  • Divide and pour the sauce into the 2 bowls of the cantaloupe.
  • Dip a brochette into the sauce and put the whole thing in your mouth at once.
  • Enjoy!

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I'm not a big fan of melon, but I loved this recipe. The prosciutto and mozzarella really balance out the sweetness of the melon.


Yonatan Fitsumberhan
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This is a great recipe for a summer party. It's light and refreshing, and it's always a hit.


Mango Walker
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


David Goble
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover melon. It's also a great appetizer or light meal.


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I love the combination of sweet and salty in this dish. The melon is perfectly ripe and the prosciutto is nice and crispy.


Nana Khuami
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This is a great recipe for a summer party. It's light and refreshing, and it's always a hit.


Sachin Gc
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


AM NOUGHTY Am sorry
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This recipe is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Teddy Weems
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The melon is sweet, the prosciutto is salty, and the mozzarella is creamy. It's the perfect appetizer or light meal.


Henry Yeo
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This is a great recipe! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Thabang Sethabela
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I'm not a big fan of melon, but I loved this recipe. The prosciutto and mozzarella really balance out the sweetness of the melon.


Noman Niaz
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This dish is so refreshing and light. It's perfect for a summer party or picnic.


Nardin Naguib
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I love how versatile this recipe is. I've tried it with different types of melon, prosciutto, and mozzarella, and it always turns out great.


Edward Obasi
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The flavors in this dish are amazing! The melon is sweet and juicy, the prosciutto is salty and savory, and the mozzarella is creamy and rich. It's the perfect combination.


Daniel Costilla
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This dish is so easy to make, yet so impressive. I love that it can be made ahead of time, which makes it perfect for parties or potlucks.


Dinuli Nethasa
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I'm not usually a fan of melon, but this recipe changed my mind. The prosciutto and mozzarella really balance out the sweetness of the melon. I'll definitely be making this again.


abreham tilahun
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This recipe was a huge hit at my last party! The combination of sweet melon, salty prosciutto, and creamy mozzarella is simply divine. I will definitely be making this again and again.