Ingredients
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (finely chopped)
- ⅛ tsp black pepper
- salt
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 baguette (12 to 14 inches)
- 2 oz prosciutto (4 to 6 thin slices)
- 6 oz fresh mozzarella (thinly sliced)
Equipment: baking sheet
Method
- Heat the oven to 375°F.
- Mix unsalted butter with garlic, fresh parsley, black pepper, a pinch of salt, and red pepper flakes.
- Slice baguette in half lengthwise and spread the garlic butter on both cut sides.
- Layer prosciutto on the bottom half, then fresh mozzarella.
- Close the loaf, wrap it tightly in foil, and bake on a baking sheet 10-12 minutes.
- Unwrap, open the loaf cut-side up, and broil until the cheese bubbles and the edges are golden, 1-2 minutes. Watch it closely.
- Slice into 2-inch pieces.