Prosciutto & Blue Cheese Appetizer Spoons

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 1

Prosciutto & Blue Cheese Appetizer Spoons make the perfect finger food for any party

by The Chefin Appetizer

Prep

15 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

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These Prosciutto & Blue Cheese Appetizer Spoons are the perfect finger food for any party or gathering. The combination of salty prosciutto, tangy blue cheese, and sweet caramelized shallots makes for an irresistible bite-sized appetizer. The cups are easy to make and can be filled with a variety of different ingredients, such as goat cheese, fig jam, or roasted red peppers. Serve these Prosciutto & Blue Cheese Appetizer Spoons alongside a glass of wine or a festive cocktail and watch as your guests go back for seconds (and thirds)!

Instructions

1.	Preheat your oven to 375°F.
2.	Cut each prosciutto slice in half and drape it over the back of a mini muffin tin.
3.	Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the prosciutto is crisp.
4.	While the prosciutto is baking, thinly slice the shallots.
5.	In a pan over medium heat, sauté the shallots until they are caramelized, about 5-7 minutes.
6.	In a small bowl, mix together the blue cheese, raspberry vinegar, granulated sugar, and salt and pepper to taste.
7.	Spoon a small amount of the blue cheese mixture into the bottom of each prosciutto cup.
8.	Top the blue cheese mixture with a spoonful of caramelized shallots. Serve immediately and enjoy!

PROS

With only a handful of ingredients, these Prosciutto & Blue Cheese Appetizer Spoons are easy to make and sure to impress your guests.

The crispy prosciutto cups add a unique texture to the creamy blue cheese and sweet caramelized shallots.

These appetizers are also gluten-free and perfect for those with dietary restrictions.

CONS

These appetizers are high in fat and sodium, so they should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

They can also be a bit messy to eat, so provide plenty of napkins for your guests.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While these Prosciutto & Blue Cheese Appetizer Spoons are not the healthiest food option, they do contain some nutritional benefits.
Blue cheese is a good source of calcium and protein, and it may also have anti-inflammatory properties.
Shallots are low in calories and high in vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C and iron.

	3 prosciutto , slices
	6 shallots ( or 2 onions )
	2 ounces blue cheese
	2 tablespoons raspberry vinegar ( or red wine )
	1 tablespoon granulated sugar
	salt & pepper