BEST Party Food Recipes Fig & Prosciutto, Braised Vegetables, and Tomato & Mozzarella Bruschetta

prosciutto

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: salami

Turkey bacon is lower in fat, while salami offers a similar flavor profile.

fresh figs

🥗Healthier: dried figs

💰Cheaper: apricots

Dried figs maintain sweetness and are more shelf-stable, while apricots provide a similar texture.

balsamic glaze

🥗Healthier: balsamic vinegar

💰Cheaper: red wine vinegar

Balsamic vinegar is lower in sugar, and red wine vinegar is more affordable.

ricotta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in calories, and cream cheese is often less expensive.

Cut slices of rustic bread.

Grill the bread on a griddle until toasted.

Brush the grilled bread with olive oil.

Spread fig jam on the grilled bread.

Drape slices of prosciutto over the fig jam.

Sprinkle with fresh ground black pepper.

Grate ricotta salata on top if desired.

Prepare additional toppings with heirloom tomatoes and mozzarella, drizzling with olive oil and salt.

Drizzle balsamic reduction over the bruschetta before serving.

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