Golden Gate Appetizer Snack (Printable)

A creative appetizer with breadsticks and prosciutto ribbons, perfect for parties and sharing.

# What You'll 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

# How To Make It:

01 - Arrange 6 breadsticks vertically on a serving platter to create one tower; replicate opposite to form a second tower with space between them.
02 - Drape prosciutto slices in long ribbons suspended between the towers, layering and twisting to achieve a woven effect.
03 - Lightly brush breadsticks with olive oil, then sprinkle Parmesan and basil over them if desired.
04 - Present immediately and encourage guests to pull apart the bridge and towers for sharing.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It looks stunning without requiring any actual cooking skills, just 10 minutes of assembly.
  • Guests immediately get it—the Golden Gate reference breaks the ice and becomes a conversation starter.
  • You can prep this while sipping your drink, which means you're actually enjoying the party instead of stuck in the kitchen.
02 -
  • Humidity is your enemy here—make this as close to serving time as possible, and if your kitchen is steamy, the breadsticks will start to soften faster than you'd like.
  • Don't skimp on the quality of your breadsticks; thin, crispy grissini from the bakery section or a good Italian market will transform this from cute to actually delicious.
03 -
  • If breadsticks start to tip, don't panic—gentle hands-on adjustment and clustering them slightly closer usually solves it, and honestly, the slightly imperfect ones always look more interesting.
  • The prosciutto will cling better if the breadsticks are at room temperature rather than cold, so pull them out of their package a few minutes early if you can.
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