Ingredients
To make crostini with chicken livers and prosciutto, you will need the following ingredients:
– 1 baguette or 1 Italian loaf
– 1 pound of chicken livers
– 4-5 slices of prosciutto
– 1 tablespoon of olive oil
– 1 tablespoon of butter
– 1 clove of garlic
– Salt and pepper
– ½ cup of red wine
– Parsley leaves for garnish
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. Slice the bread into thin pieces and place them on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Bake for 10 minutes or until the bread is toasted.
3. Cut the prosciutto into small pieces and set aside.
4. In a skillet, heat the butter and olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
5. Add the chicken livers to the skillet and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes or until they are cooked through.
6. Pour the red wine into the skillet and let it cook for a few minutes, until the wine is reduced by half.
7. Remove the skillet from heat and allow the chicken livers to cool down for some time.
8. Once the crostini and chicken livers are ready, it’s time to assemble the dish. Place a small amount of chicken livers on each crostini. Top with a piece of prosciutto and a few parsley leaves for garnish.
9. Serve the crostini warm or at room temperature.
Variations
If you want to make the crostini more interesting, you can add some other ingredients. For instance, you can add some caramelized onions to the chicken livers to give them sweetness. Similarly, you can add some grated Parmesan cheese to the top of the crostini to add some extra flavor.
Another variation of this recipe is to swap out the prosciutto for bacon. Cook the bacon until it’s crispy and crumble it over the top of the crostini for an extra smoky flavor.
Conclusion
Crostini with chicken livers and prosciutto is a classic Italian appetizer that’s easy to make and bound to impress your guests. This dish is a perfect combination of flavors – the richness of the chicken livers, the salty prosciutto, and the crunchy texture of the bread. You can customize this dish by adding different ingredients or switch up the toppings. It’s perfect for a dinner party or as a light snack during a movie night.