Mini Brochettes of Ham and Sheep Cheese
Petites Brochettes au Jambon et au Fromage de Brebis
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INGREDIENTS 10-ounces firm sheep cheese (P'tit Basque, Ossau-Iraty, Manchego or Feta)
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons basil, finely chopped
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 thin slices of Bayonne ham (or prosciutto or serrano)
12 cherry tomatoesThe night before, cut the cheese into 1/2-inch cubes. In a bowl, add the cheese cubes, basil, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Mix gently, cover with plastic wrap and reserve in the refrigerator for 12 hours.
Cut each slice of ham in half lengthwise.
On a toothpick, thread a tomato, an accordion-folded strip of ham and a cube of the marinated cheese. Repeat until you run out of ingredients. Set the brochettes on a platter and serve.
Makes 12 brochettes