Charcuterie Chips

Name: Charcuterie Chips
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 24 water crackers; 4 oz thinly sliced prosciutto, torn into cracker-sized pieces; 1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese; 1/4 cup fig jam; 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves, picked; 1/4 tsp black pepper, cracked

Crackers layered with melted cheese, crisped prosciutto, and a dab of fig jam, baked until crunchy for a viral bite-sized take on the charcuterie board.

22 minEasyServes 6140 cal/serving

AmericanAppetizerOvenStandardNut-Free

Ingredients

24 water crackers
4 oz thinly sliced prosciutto, torn into cracker-sized pieces
1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
1/4 cup fig jam
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves, picked
1/4 tsp black pepper, cracked

Instructions

1

Preheat the oven to 400°F and arrange 24 water crackers in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
2

Top each cracker with 4 oz torn into cracker-sized pieces thinly sliced prosciutto and a pinch of 1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese.
3

Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the prosciutto edges turn crisp.
4

Switch the oven to broil and broil for 1 to 2 minutes, watching closely, until the tops are lightly browned and bubbling.
5

Let cool for 2 minutes so the chips firm up, then dot each one with 1/4 cup fig jam, scatter with 1 tsp picked fresh thyme leaves, and finish with 1/4 tsp cracked black pepper.

Questions

Can I make Charcuterie Chips dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese. Swap the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor). The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Charcuterie Chips gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 24 water crackers. Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Charcuterie Chips keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Charcuterie Chips?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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