An Italian favorite, these Prosciutto and Melon Bites are an easy and delicious appetizer recipe perfect for summer entertaining or afternoon snack. This is a classic combination of salty and sweet that will never go out of style. In addition, a drizzle of balsamic glaze takes this prosciutto-wrapped cantaloupe to whole new level.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American, Italian
Keyword cantaloupe, melon, prosciutto, snack
Prep Time 15 minutesminutes
Total Time 15 minutesminutes
Servings 12
Calories 42kcal
Ingredients
1whole cantaloupe
4-5ouncesprosciutto
balsamic glaze or honey
basil to garnish
Instructions
Begin by cutting the cantaloupe. Cut in half, remove the seeds with a spoon, slice it into wedges, then remove the outer peel.
Cut each piece of cantaloupe in half, then wrap each half with a piece of prosciutto*. Place on a serving platter.
Serve immediately or wrap with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Optional: Just before serving, drizzle with a balsamic glaze or honey.
Notes
Depending on the size of your melon and prosciutto, you may want to cut the prosciutto in half to get a nicer fit around your melon piece.