Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Prosciutto Poppers

These are amazing little appetizers. I make them for tailgating, cocktail parties, or sometimes just as a snack for my daughter and her friends for a sleepover. They are yummy!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 108 Calories

Ingredients

• ground black pepper to taste
• coarse sea salt to taste
• toothpicks
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 pound Brussels sprouts, halved
• ¼ pound thinly sliced prosciutto, cut into chunks

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2

Toss Brussels sprouts with olive oil in a rimmed baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 3

Roast in preheated oven for 25 minutes. Stir Brussels sprouts and continue baking until tender, about 15 minutes more.

Step 4

Heat a skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir prosciutto until crisp, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.

Step 5

Allow Brussels sprouts to rest for 5 minutes. Thread a Brussels sprout half on a toothpick, followed by a few chunks of prosciutto and another sprout half. Repeat with remaining sprouts and prosciutto.