Mini Baked Potatoes With Mascarpone And Prosciutto Bits

Serves: 5

Catharine Rutherford

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

46

Spice

52

Sweetness

54

Sourness

39

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.3

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 tbsp

Olive Oil

Directions:

1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F

2

Wash and dry the potatoes

3

Spread a 1/4-inch bed of salt in a baking dish and top with the potatoes

4

Prick the top of the potatoes

5

Bake for about 40 minutes, or until the potatoes are cooked throughout

6

Meanwhile, make the prosciutto bits

7

Place a small saute pan over medium-high heat

8

Place prosciutto in heated pan

9

Drizzle bits with olive oil, and cook, stirring

10

The prosciutto will give off steam for about 5 minutes while it releases its moisture

11

When the hiss of steam turns to a sizzle, turn the heat down to medium low and cook, stirring occasionally, until the prosciutto bits are crisp, about 25 to 30 minutes

12

Using a slotted spoon, transfer the bits to several thicknesses of paper towel to drain

13

The bits will crisp even more as they cool

14

(Use immediately or freeze the bits for up to 6 months and warm in a skillet as needed

15

) Remove the potatoes from the oven

16

Cut an x in the top of each potato, and push in the sides to split open

17

Divide the prosciutto bits, mascarpone or creme fraiche, and chives among the potatoes and serve immediately