Parmesan melts into the bread in this appetizer and provides a salty pairing for the prosciutto:  Cheese Crostini with Prosciutto

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Yield: 6 appetizers

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 2 minutes

Cheese Crostini with Prosciutto

Ingredients:

• 6-ounce baguette, sliced into 6 pieces
• 2 cloves garlic, halved
• 1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated fresh Parmesan cheese
• 2 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to broil.
2. Place bread on baking sheet. Rub 1 side of each bread slice with cut half of garlic. Discard garlic. Broil 1 minute or until very lightly browned.
3. Sprinkle cheese evenly over bread. Broil 1 minute or until cheese melts.
4. Drape prosciutto evenly over bread slices. Sprinkle with freshly ground pepper.

• Nutrition Facts-Amount Per appetizer: Calories 123, Calories From Fat (22%) 27, Total Fat 2.9g, Sat Fat 1.2g, Cholesterol 10.3mg, Sodium 506mg, Carbohydrates 16.6g, Dietary Fiber 1g, Sugar .12g, Net Carbs 15.6g, Protein 7g
• Weight Watchers POINTS:  SmartPoints: 3, Points Plus: 3, Old Points Program: 2

SOURCE: www.RecipeGirl.com (via Cooking Light)

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