Baked Mozzarella Wrapped In Prosciutto

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I have had a similar recipe in a restaurant and enjoyed so when i saw this in recipe+ i thought i would post.

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 180c / 160c fan forced.

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For each mozzarella , lay 2 slices of prosciutto on a flat surface side by side slightly overlapping and top with a basil leaf and a few slices of garlic and then top with mozzarella , wrap prosciutto to enclose and secure with a toothpick.

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Season with pepper and place on a baking tray and bake for 3 to 4 minutes or until mozzarella soften slightly and remove from oven and cool slightly and then remove toothpicks.

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Meanwhile , blend extra basil and reserved garlic in a food processor until finely chopped with a motor running , gradually add oil and process until smooth and season with salt.

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Spoon basil sauce onto serving plates and top with mozzarella parcels.

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Ingredients

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prosciutto, basil leaves, garlic cloves, fresh mozzarella balls, olive oil, salt and pepper