Serves: 12
Total Calories: 120

3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter or margarine, softened
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup (2 ounces) coarsely chopped prosciutto
1 teaspoon freshly cracked pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil or 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley and 1 tablespoon dried basil
1 (1-pound) loaf Italian bread or French Bread

Combine all ingredients (but bread) in a small bowl. With serrated knife, slice bread diagonally almost all the way through 12 times, at 1 1/2-inch intervals; spread 1 rounded tablespoonful prosciutto butter between sections, using half of butter mixture. Turn loaf around so that ends are reversed; slice loaf diagonally almost all the way through 12 times, making diamond patterns of 1 1/2-inch sections of bread. Spread with remaining prosciutto butter.

Preheat oven to 450°. Tear off a sheet of heavy-duty aluminum foil 5 inches longer than bread. Center bread on foil. Fold over long sides of foil to come halfway up sides of loaf and fold or crimp short ends of foil to secure. Heat 10 minutes or until crust is crisp and loaf is heated through.

To heat on grill: Bring long sides of foil together over top of bread; fold together 1 inch of foil. Crease and continue folding foil until it fits loosely over bread. Repeat folding technique at short ends of foil. Place loaf, right-side-up, 5-6 inches from heat. Heat 8 minutes or until loaf is heated through.

Note: Although this claims 12 servings, I have gone through almost 2 loaves of this at dinner parties for 8 people.


Fun Fact: The most accurate representation of Christopher Columbus’ flagship, the Santa Maria, can be seen at its mooring on the Scioto River in downtown Columbus, Ohio. Costumed guides explain the life and hardships of the 15th-century sailors who explored uncharted waters half a world away from home.

Nutritional Facts:

Serves: 12
Total Calories: 120
Calories from Fat: 114

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