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Crispy Prosciutto, Gouda and Shallot Focaccia has a sophisticated combination of flavors that take it to the next level of YUM!
CRISPY PROSCIUTTO, GOUDA AND SHALLOT FOCACCIA
But, it’s really a super-simple frozen bread dough focaccia recipe disguised as a gourmet Happy Hour nibble. Crispy Prosciutto, Gouda and Shallot Focaccia is a fabulous addition to any meal!
I happen to love prosciutto, smoked gouda and shallots, especially when they’ve been caramelized. So that’s the combination I chose for this recipe.
But of course, you can pick and choose from a myriad of ingredients, tailoring them to your preferences and dietary restrictions.
I do try to always have something creamy on top, be it a melty cheese, or perhaps a lovely bechamel. But that’s just one gal’s opinion!
This recipe actually uses for a flavorful smoked or plain gouda AND a slathering of garlic-butter instead of the traditional olive oil.
Crispy Prosciutto, Gouda and Shallot Focaccia is topped off with a healthy sprinkling of Everything Bagel Seasoning too. I use it all the time, and love it on almost any bready concoction.
PROSCIUTTO, GOUDA AND SHALLOT FOCACCIA
Prosciutto, Gouda and Shallot Focaccia is perfect for feeding hungry guests upon their arrival. Cut into bite-sized morsels, they’re an absolute hit at cocktail hour!
Since this recipe begins with frozen bread dough, it’s fast and easy to prepare for an amazing snack for friends and family. It’s a big recipe, using two loaves of dough, but can be easily cut in half for just a few people.
Don’t worry about thawing the frozen dough, though.
- Place the loaves in a high sided glass casserole, cover with plastic wrap
- Pop into the refrigerator overnight
- When you’re ready to bake off your focaccia, the dough will be ready for you!
I created my Prosciutto, Gouda and Shallot Focaccia as part of the appetizer buffet to celebrate this season’s Movie Awards.
Do you want to hear a little more about the rest of the Movie Awards Party Buffet Menu and Party Printables? Let’s do it!
MOVIE AWARDS PARTY – Party Perfect Recipes & Movie Themed Printables
This is a fabulous party idea for movie buffs, or those who love drooling over the Red Carpet fashions.
I’ve put together a delicious and festive Movie Awards Party for this year’s Awards Season Presentation Shows. With 5 presentation-perfect recipes and Hollywood Movie decoration printables, you and your guests will enjoy an evening of cinematic celebrating.
Here’s what else is on the menu of this season’s Movie Awards Party buffet:
- Spicy Crab Poke with Fried Rice Balls & Fried Noodle Cakes
- Bagna Cauda with Roasted Vegetables
- Roasted Shrimp with Smoky Chipotles Cocktail Sauce
- Garlicy Israeli Hummus with Assorted Toppings
- Microwave Mocha “Cup” Cakes with a Chocolate Covered Cherry on Top
Once you’ve got the menu planned, you’ll need some party decorations to get your soiree feeling like a Hollywood movie opening!
Here the list of Movie Awards Party Printables that you can download to decorate your buffet table. I’ve even made each of your guests a “VIP” Exclusive Access Pass name tag to get everyone in the celebratory spirit!
- “WINNER” Award Buffet Centerpiece Project
- Cinema-Themed Table Decoration Cutouts
- Takeout Container Movie Awards Labels (set of 6) for my “Adult Cracker” Jacks Recipe
- Food & Dessert Movie Theme Picks Cutouts
- Miniature Film Reel Table Decoration Project
- “VIP” Exclusive Access Guest Passes (you buy the plastic holders & some fab ribbon to finish them off!)
If you weren’t planning on throwing your own Movie Awards Party this season, I hope I’ve just changed your mind!
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Crispy Prosciutto, Gouda & Shallot Focaccia
A sophisticated combination of prosciutto, gouda and caramelized shallots takes this focaccia to the next level of YUM! It's perfect for feeding hungry guests upon their arrival. Cut into bite-sized morsels, they're an absolute hit at cocktail hour!
Ingredients
- 2 loaves frozen bread dough, thawed 8 hours or overnight in refrigerator (covered)
- CARAMELIZED SHALLOTS
- 2 large shallots, diced
- 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 5 Tbsp, unsalted butter
- 3 large garlic cloves, minced
- 8 oz. prosciutto, diced
- 6 oz. plain or smoked gouda cheese, cubed
- Everything Bagel Seasoning
Instructions
- Melt butter over medium-low heat in a medium skillet. Add shallots, salt and pepper to pan and stir, coating well with butter. Cook slowly, stirring occasionally until shallots are very lightly caramelized, about 10 minutes. (they'll burn while baking if browned too long)
- Over low heat, coo 5 Tbsp. butter and minced garlic, stirring occasionally for 4-5 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Remove bread dough from refrigerator and punch down raised loaves on a floured wooden board to release air bubbles.
- CHOOSE SIZE OF RIMMED BAKING SHEET - The larger the pan, the thinner loaf of focaccia you'll have. I like mine THICK, so I used a 9" x 13" pan.
- With your fingers, spread the dough out to cover the entire surface of your pan. Poke dents across the top of the dough at close intervals with you index finger,
- Brush garlic butter on surface of dough, letting the butter and garlic well-up in the indentations.
- Evenly sprinkle focaccia surface with prosciutto, cheese and shallots. Sprinkle with Everything Bagel Seasoning.
- Bake in preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, or until lightly browned.
- Cut into serving size pieces and serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Information
Yield 16 Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 117Total Fat 9gSaturated Fat 5gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 3gCholesterol 35mgCarbohydrates 2gFiber 0gSugar 1gProtein 7g
Nutritional information should be considered an estimate only; please consult a registered dietician, nutritionist, or your physician for specific health-related questions. Please note that the recipe above is published using a recipe card plugin, with preexisting software which can auto-calculate metric measurements, as well as change the number of servings. Metric conversions and changes to the number of servings (resulting in different ingredient amounts) will only appear in the ingredient list, and are not changed within the step-by-step directions of the recipe.
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