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Necessary equipment: 1-2 mini muffin pan(s)
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Directions:
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In a large skillet, lightly crisp bacon over medium high heat.
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Remove bacon and place on a paper-towel-lined plate to drain.
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Prepare the mini muffin pan by taking a pastry brush and lightly coating each muffin hole with a little bit of the bacon grease.
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Or you can lightly spray muffin holes with cooking spray.
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Half each of the prosciutto slices and then carefully separate each slice.
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Gently place the center of the slice of prosciutto into a muffin hole.
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Press the prosciutto along the sides of the muffin hole.
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Roll the provolone cheese loosely, then slice into 1/2 rounds.
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Or lay the provolone cheese flat on the cutting surface and slice into 1/2 strips.
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(When sliced in rounds, it is easier to place into the prosciutto cups).
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Place one strip of provolone cheese into each prosciutto cup by circling the cheese along the inside of each cup.
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Take the mozzarella sticks and slice 1/4 thick rounds.
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Place a round of cheese into the center of each prosciutto cup.
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Top each cup with a sprinkle of Johnnys Garlic Spread & Seasoning (or garlic salt).
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Take care not to over season each cup or they will be too salty.
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Slice each bacon strip in half down the center length-wise.
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Then cut each strip into 1/4 thick slices width-wise.
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Place bacon bits on the top of each prosciutto cup.
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Give each cup a quick spritz of cooking spray.
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Place on the second oven shelf.
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Allow to broil for 5-7 minutes.
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Check frequently after 3 minutes to be sure that nothing is browning too quickly.
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Remove and allow to cool for 2-3 minutes.
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Plate and serve immediately.
