Nautical Knot cheese prosciutto (Printable Version)

Braided prosciutto and string cheese create a chewy, savory snack or decorative pizza topping.

# What You'll Need:

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01 - 8 sticks string cheese (part-skim mozzarella preferred)
02 - 8 slices prosciutto, thinly sliced

# Directions:

01 - Lay one slice of prosciutto flat on a clean surface and place a string cheese stick at one end. Roll tightly around the cheese. Repeat for all sticks.
02 - Take two wrapped sticks and gently braid them together, twisting carefully to avoid tearing. Repeat until all pairs are braided. For a thicker rope, braid three wrapped sticks together.
03 - Arrange braided ropes around a pizza or flatbread before baking, or serve immediately with dipping sauces such as marinara, pesto, or honey mustard.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It looks like you spent way more effort than you actually did, which is the best kind of kitchen magic.
  • The salty, creamy contrast between prosciutto and melted cheese is genuinely addictive whether baked or eaten fresh.
02 -
  • Don't use thick-sliced prosciutto—it bunches awkwardly and won't wrap smoothly around the cheese.
  • If you're baking these, watch them closely because cheese can go from melting beautifully to leaking everywhere in about ninety seconds.
03 -
  • The twisting motion matters more than perfect technique—a slightly loose, organic braid looks better and tastes the same as a tight one.
  • Keep your hands lightly dampened as you work so the prosciutto doesn't stick to your skin while you're braiding.
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