Crispy Prosciutto and Avocado crostini

By taniaf

Ingredients

• 4 oz thinly sliced prosciutto, torn into 3 inch pieces
• olive oil
• 1 baguette, sliced 1/4 inch thick
• 2 garlic cloves
• 2 firm, ripe avocados, halved, pitted and peeled
• salt and pepper
• 3 oz manchego cheese, thinly sliced

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400. Arrange prosciutto in a single layer on 2 baking sheets. Brush with oil, and bake until crisp, 9 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
Arrange baguette slices on baking sheets. Brush with olive oil. Bake until golden, 8-9 minutes. Rub with garlic cloves. Mash avocados with a fork. Season with salt and pepper. Spread avocado on a baguette slice, and top each with a slice of cheese and a piece of prosciutto. Season with pepper.