Prosciutto is one of the most versatile cured meats. It’s perfect for adding flavor to almost any dish.
It can be used in appetizers and even main courses! If you’re exploring ways to add prosciutto to your meal plan, check out this blog post for some ideas.
The taste of this salty, cured meat is perfect with a variety of flavors. Between its natural taste and saltiness, prosciutto goes well with cheese in many different forms. These combinations are some of our favorite
However, some pairings are better than others. For example, blue cheese is a favorite of many people when they eat prosciutto, while others may prefer feta cheese.
Prosciutto is a type of dry-cured ham that is made from the legs of Parma hogs. It is usually served as an appetizer but can be eaten at any meal. It is best to eat prosciutto with cheese because it adds flavor and a creamy texture. Some good choices include Parmigiano-Reggiano, mozzarella, and ricotta. All of these cheeses are mild, so they complement the salty flavor of the prosciutto.
Asiago Cheese
with Prosciutto If you’re looking for a cheese that goes well with prosciutto, try Asiago. This hard cheese is milder than cheddar and has a milky flavor. It’s made from cow’s milk, but it doesn’t have the residual bitterness that some cow’s milk cheeses can have.
Asiago also melts better than other types of cheese because it’s lower in fat and it has a higher water content. This means it will be creamy and rich when melted with the saltiness of prosciutto. For an easy appetizer, try making this Prosciutto-Wrapped Asiago Cheeseball recipe on Food & Wine.
Brie Cheese
and Prosciutto Prosciutto pairs well with brie cheese. Brie is a soft, triple cream cow’s milk cheese. It has a subtle taste and delicate texture. The saltiness of the prosciutto balances with the mild taste of brie for a rich, flavorful bite.
The salty prosciutto also goes well with the sweetness of fig jam or honey. It’s important to note that brie cheese is best enjoyed at room temperature, so make sure your brie is at an optimal temperature before eating this combination!
Feta Cheese
Feta is a soft cheese that is salty in taste. It pairs well with the saltiness of prosciutto because of its contrasting flavors. Feta has a tangy flavor, which can help to balance out the saltiness of prosciutto.
Fontina Cheese
One of the most versatile cheeses in the world, Fontina cheese is a hard, Italian cheese that originates from the Aosta Valley. It has a nutty, slightly sweet flavor that makes it perfect as an appetizer or with prosciutto and fig jam. This cheese goes well with just about anything.
That’s why it’s one of our favorite cheeses to pair with prosciutto. The saltiness of prosciutto balances out the sweetness of Fontina cheese to create a harmonious dish.
Try this dish for yourself: cut up some figs and prosciutto into small pieces, then arrange them on top of toast points and top with fontina cheese – bake at 350 degrees for 5-10 minutes.
Gorgonzola Cheese
Gorgonzola cheese is one of the most popular choices when pairing prosciutto with cheese. The blue cheese is sweet and salty, which compliments the saltiness of prosciutto. This pair also tastes great on a salad!
Mascarpone Cheese
Mascarpone cheese is a soft, white cheese made from cream. It’s slightly sweet and has a rich texture that suits prosciutto well. This cheese is best eaten with sweet fruits like figs and apricots. It goes well with walnuts and honey as well. Prosciutto pairs well with mascarpone in the following dishes: * Prosciutto-wrapped figs * Prosciutto-wrapped strawberries * Prosciutto-wrapped apricots
Mozzarella
Prosciutto and mozzarella are a match made in heaven. This Italian favorite is salty, creamy, and pairs nicely with the salty flavor of prosciutto.
Mozzarella has a very mild taste that doesn’t overpower the other flavors on your plate. It can be used in an appetizer, entree, or dessert because it combines so well with any food! One way to make this combination even better is by adding tomatoes to the mix.
The tomatoes would have a sweet taste that compliments the saltiness of the prosciutto and mozzarella.
Another great idea is to add some fresh basil on top for added flavor! Prosciutto also goes well with white wine! Pairing wine with cheese is always a good idea because it balances out the flavors from the cheese and the prosciutto.
Shredded Chicken or Ham Sandwich with Prosciutto and Brie
This sandwich is made with two slices of bread, a few pieces of brie cheese and prosciutto. To add some flavor to the sandwich, use mayonnaise or honey mustard on the bread before adding the prosciutto and cheese.
Final Note
While prosciutto can be served in many different ways, the best pairing is with a mild and creamy cheese. In most cases, fresh cheeses are best because they have a milder taste that complements the meaty flavor of the prosciutto. There are many ways to eat prosciutto, including slices on top of salads and sandwiches or wrapped around melon balls for a light appetizer. Cheese really tops it off!