Prosciutto & Cheese Rosettes - bacon

Method

• Necessary equipment: 1-2 mini muffin pan(s)
• Directions:
• In a large skillet, lightly crisp bacon over medium high heat.
• Remove bacon and place on a paper-towel-lined plate to drain.
• Prepare the mini muffin pan by taking a pastry brush and lightly coating each muffin hole with a little bit of the bacon grease.
• Or you can lightly spray muffin holes with cooking spray.
• Half each of the prosciutto slices and then carefully separate each slice.
• Gently place the center of the slice of prosciutto into a muffin hole.
• Press the prosciutto along the sides of the muffin hole.
• Roll the provolone cheese loosely, then slice into 1/2 rounds.
• Or lay the provolone cheese flat on the cutting surface and slice into 1/2 strips.
• (When sliced in rounds, it is easier to place into the prosciutto cups).
• Place one strip of provolone cheese into each prosciutto cup by circling the cheese along the inside of each cup.
• Take the mozzarella sticks and slice 1/4 thick rounds.
• Place a round of cheese into the center of each prosciutto cup.
• Top each cup with a sprinkle of Johnnys Garlic Spread & Seasoning (or garlic salt).
• Take care not to over season each cup or they will be too salty.
• Slice each bacon strip in half down the center length-wise.
• Then cut each strip into 1/4 thick slices width-wise.
• Place bacon bits on the top of each prosciutto cup.
• Give each cup a quick spritz of cooking spray.
• Place on the second oven shelf.
• Allow to broil for 5-7 minutes.
• Check frequently after 3 minutes to be sure that nothing is browning too quickly.
• Remove and allow to cool for 2-3 minutes.
• Plate and serve immediately.