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Skewered Mozzarella Balls in Romaine
Recipe courtesy Michael Chiarello
Show:  Easy Entertaining with Michael Chiarello
Episode:  Budget Party
4 very large romaine leaves
4 (2-ounce) balls fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into small cubes
1/4 cup diced prosciutto
Gray salt and freshly ground black pepper
12 to 15 skewers, soaked in water for 1 hour
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Sun-dried Tomato Dressing, recipe follows

Preheat outdoor grill to medium heat or preheat broiler.

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Blanch the romaine in the salted water for about 30 seconds, or until the central rib is just tender enough to bend. Remove and plunge into ice water to stop the cooking. Drain and pat dry.

Lay romaine leaves out on a counter, outer rib side down. Cut out the wide rib section, or flatten it with your hands. Place a piece of cheese in the middle of each leaf. Top with about 1 tablespoon of the prosciutto. Season with salt and pepper. Make a neat package by folding the leaves around the cheese like an envelope. Place them seam side down. Run a skewers through each package. Brush each with olive oil. Refrigerate if not grilling immediately.

Grill cheese packages over medium heat or broil about 4 inches from the heat. Cook 2 to 3 minutes and turn over. The cheese should begin to weep. Cook another 1 to 2 minutes or until the packets are lightly browned. Top with Sun-dried Tomato Dressing and serve.

Sun-dried Tomato Dressing:
4 ounces oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, julienned, oil reserved
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon fresh minced garlic
Gray salt and freshly ground black pepper

In a bowl, mix the sun-dried tomatoes and their oil, vinegar and garlic. Season with salt and pepper.

Wine Recommendations: Sola Rosa

Other Recipes from this Episode
Chicken Milanese with Salsa Rosa
Negroni
Confit of White Beans with Roasted Tomato and Orecchiette Fagioli all?Uccelletto

Recipe Summary
Difficulty: Intermediate
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Inactive Prep Time: 1 hour
Cook Time: 6 minutes
Yield: 4 servings

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