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

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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.

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What is Charcuterie Chips?

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. This reference files it under American appetizer: made in the oven, rated easy and about 22 minutes start to finish.

What oven temperature does Charcuterie Chips need?

For Charcuterie Chips, the oven is set to 400 F (about 205 C) in step 1. The longest stretch at that heat is 10 minutes, in step 3.

How do I know when Charcuterie Chips is done?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 3: cook until the cheese is melted and the prosciutto edges turn crisp. Step 4: cook until the tops are lightly browned and bubbling.

Is there a substitute for prosciutto in Charcuterie Chips?

The entry for Charcuterie Chips calls for 4 oz thinly sliced prosciutto, torn into cracker-sized pieces. In its place: Thinly sliced serrano ham, or bacon or pancetta where it is cooked into the dish.

Can I make Charcuterie Chips dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Charcuterie Chips 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.

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