Prosciutto and Cheese Zucchini Roll Ups

These tasty prosciutto and cheese zucchini roll ups are the perfect one bite appetizer or side dish. A great way to use up your fresh garden zucchini!

Course Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine Italian

Prep Time 35

Cook Time 20

Servings roll ups

Calories 75kcal

Author Nadia Fazio

Ingredients

2 medium zucchini
2 tbsp. olive oil plus extra for drizzling on top
½ cup unseasoned breadcrumbs or panko
2 tbsp. Parmigiano cheese grated, or Pecorino Romano
2 tbsp. parsley chopped
black pepper to taste
100 grams prosciutto about 9 slices, thinly sliced
100 grams cheese any variety that melts well such as mozzarella, scamorza or caciocavallo

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a shallow plate combine breadcrumbs, grated cheese, chopped parsley, and pepper.
Use a mandolin to thinly slice the zucchini lengthwise. I got about 20 slices from 2 zucchini. The end slices are generally too short for rolling therefore reserve them for another use.
Brush both sides of each zucchini slice with olive oil, dredge both sides in the breadcrumb mixture and place on the prepared baking sheets. Bake for 7-8 minutes until softened.
Meanwhile slice the cheese into sticks roughly the same width as the zucchini slices and about ½ cm thick. Cut each slice of prosciutto in half lenghtwise.
Line a round or square 9 x 9 inch baking dish with a sheet of greased parchment paper.
Place a slice of prosciutto as well and a piece of cheese on the zucchini. Roll tightly and place seem side down in the prepared pan.Continue with the remaining zucchini slices.
Sprinkle the remaining breadcrumb mixture over the roll ups and drizzle lightly with olive oil.
Bake at 400 degrees F for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is melted and the breadcrumbs are browned. Serve hot.

Notes

Substitutions and Variations

-Use Panko or regular unseasoned breadcrumbs.

-Use any mild flavored cheese that melts well such as mozzarella, scamorza or caciocavallo.
-Try out this recipe with eggplant instead of zucchini.
-For a vegetarian version of this recipe, simply omit the prosciutto.

Can they be made ahead?

Assemble the dish up to a day ahead and keep refrigerated until you are ready to bake it.

Serving suggestion:

-Try placing 2 or 3 rolls on a skewer for a fun way of serving this dish.

Storage:

-Keep leftovers refrigerated for up to 3 days. Warm before serving.

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