Seriously Simple: How can I use prosciutto? Let me count the ways
--Fold small prosciutto pieces into mashed potatoes or on top of baked potatoes.
--Add large prosciutto shards to salads with fresh mozzarella.
--Garnish eggs and frittatas with crispy prosciutto.
Crispy Prosciutto
Makes about 1/2 cup crispy pieces
6 thin slices prosciutto (about 3 ounces)
1. Preheat oven to 425 F.
2. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange prosciutto slices on the baking sheet. Bake until meat darkens and fat becomes golden brown, about 8 minutes.
3. Transfer the crisped prosciutto to paper towels to drain any fat. The prosciutto will become crispy as it cools.
4 When cooled, pull it apart into small pieces or leave in larger pieces (shards) and use as a garnish or filling. Crispy prosciutto can be used like bacon, in whole pieces or crumbled.
(Diane Rossen Worthington is an authority on new American cooking. She is the author of 18 cookbooks, including "Seriously Simple Parties," and a James Beard Award-winning radio show host. You can contact her at www.seriouslysimple.com.)
