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    Mandarin & Prosciutto Bruschetta

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    Mandarin & Prosciutto Bruschetta make every guest sing a little song of love! Salty, sweet, crunchy and indulgent bites; perfect for gatherings, or anytime you need a glorious nibble.


    Mandarin & Prosciutto Bruschetta

    When I developed this recipe, I think I ate these for lunch and dinner that day. They are supposed to be appetizers. Appetizers! Little nibbles. Restrain yourself only if you can! I didn't.

    It's party season--appetizer season! If you want to get fancy...the hor d'oeuvres time of year. (I have to look that darn French word up every time I write it! I can spell bouillabaisse no problem, but hor d'oeuvres my brain hates)

    Bruschetta or crostini are simply slices of toasted baguette topped with deliciousness. You can make the toasted slices of bread ahead of time for party prep. I keep mine in a zip-top bag for a few days and they stay crispy if you've cooked them so they are dried out to perfection.

    Mandarin & Prosciutto Bruschetta

    I was tasked with creating recipes for everyone's favorite snack, those Wonderful Halo mandarins. Oh, I swear I can peel and eat 10 of those in one sitting! The little segments were perfect paired with savory caramelized shallots and salty prosciutto, then I added a buttery crunch with hazelnuts. The Halos burst juicy sweetness into your mouth with every bite.

    Make extra Mandarin & Prosciutto Bruschetta bites because these nibbles are addictive. You're guests won't stop eating!

    I usually double the caramelized shallot portion of this recipe. It keeps well in the fridge, and if you don't use it for other wonderful things, you'll have extra for the next batch of bruschetta bites!

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    Mandarin & Prosciutto Bruschetta

    Tara Teaspoon
    Toasted crostini gets topped with a little slice of prosciutto, mandarin and shallot chutney for a sweet and salty bite and burst of juice.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 45 mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine American
    Calories 1798 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 baguette
    • Olive oil
    • 2 cups sliced shallots
    • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
    • ½ cup white balsamic vinegar
    • ½ cup brown sugar
    • 1 bay leaf
    • 1 teaspoon crushed coriander seeds
    • 1 cup Wonderful Halo mandarin segments roughly chopped
    • 14 slices prosciutto
    • Toasted hazelnuts crushed
    • Fresh thyme

    Instructions
     

    • Heat oven to 375ºF. Slice baguette thinly, brush with olive oil and bake until just toasted. Let cool.
    • In a skillet over medium heat saute the shallot and salt in 1 tablespoon olive oil until soft and translucent, about 20 min. Add the vinegar, brown sugar, bay leaf and coriander seeds and let simmer until vinegar is reduced and almost gone. Add the Halo segments and stir. remove from heat.
    • Top toasted baguette slices with a ½ piece of prosciutto, a spoonful of the Halo chutney and sprinkle with hazelnuts and thyme.

    Notes

    I usually double the caramelized shallot portion of this recipe. It keeps well in the fridge, and if you don't use it for other wonderful things, you'll have extra for the next batch of bruschetta bites!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 1798kcalCarbohydrates: 286gProtein: 39gFat: 54gSaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 3503mgPotassium: 1176mgFiber: 11gSugar: 150gVitamin A: 1330IUVitamin C: 53.6mgCalcium: 406mgIron: 10.3mg
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