The Golden Gate Appetizer (Printable)

Crisp breadsticks and prosciutto ribbons form a playful San Francisco-inspired snack perfect for parties.

# What You Need:

→ Breadsticks

01 - 12 long, thin breadsticks (grissini)

→ Charcuterie

02 - 8 thin slices prosciutto

→ Garnish (optional)

03 - 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
04 - 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil
05 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

# Directions:

01 - Arrange 6 breadsticks vertically on a large serving platter to create one tower; repeat on the opposite side for a second tower, leaving space between them.
02 - Drape prosciutto slices in long ribbons between the two breadstick towers, layering and twisting to achieve a woven suspension bridge effect.
03 - Optionally brush the breadsticks lightly with olive oil, then sprinkle evenly with Parmesan cheese and chopped basil.
04 - Present immediately and encourage guests to pull apart the bridge and towers for sharing.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Zero cooking required means you can assemble it while your guests are arriving, no stress.
  • It's a showstopper that looks complicated but takes ten minutes flat.
  • Everyone becomes a kid again, pulling apart the bridge piece by piece instead of using a plate.
02 -
  • If your breadsticks topple, you've either spaced them too far apart or picked ones that are too bendy—test the stability before you add prosciutto.
  • Assemble this no more than an hour before serving or the breadsticks will soften from the moisture of the ham and lose their structural charm.
03 -
  • Buy your prosciutto from a proper deli counter and ask them to slice it thin; it makes the draping effortless and the final look restaurant-worthy.
  • Keep the assembled bridge on a cool counter or in the fridge until the last minute so the breadsticks stay crisp and the whole thing holds its shape beautifully.
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