French Green Beans Wrapped in Prosciutto

French Green Beans Wrapped in Prosciutto

French green bean bundles wrapped in Prosciutto, glazed in a sweet and savory sauce and topped with gorgonzola cheese.

Ingredients

  • 8 oz French green beans (trimmed)
  • 4 slices prosciutto
  • 1 TBLS ghee
  • 1 TBLS brown sugar
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)
  • 2 TBLS gorgonzola or goat cheese (crumbled) salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Step 1. 

Separate beans into 4 even bundles and wrap each in a slice of prosciutto. Place seam side down on a parchment lined baking sheet.


Step 2. 

Heat a small saucepan over low heat. Add ghee, brown sugar, and garlic whisking until melted and combined.


Step 3. 

Using a pastry brush, brush each bundle with ghee mixture. Place in a 400F oven and bake for 15-20 min.


Step 4. 

Continue to brush with remaining ghee mixture every 5 min while baking.


Step 5. 

To serve, place on tray and sprinkle with gorgonzola or goat cheese. Salt and pepper to taste.


Sharon's Hint

Try a different cheese if gorgonzola is not your favorite. Parmesan, asiago or feta would also be tasty!