Cheese and Prosciutto Focaccia Recipe

Cheese and Prosciutto Focaccia Recipe

  • 1 (1 pound) loaf frozen white bread dough, thawed according to package directions
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon rosemary, crushed
  • 2 cups Sargento® Fancy Shredded 6 Cheese Italian Cheese
  • 3 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto or smoked ham, cut into thin strips
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves cut into thin strips
  1. Roll out dough into 14×8-inch oval on lightly floured surface. Transfer to greased baking sheet. Let stand in warm place 25 minutes to rise slightly.
  2. Combine oil, garlic and rosemary. Press deep indentations in bread with two fingers. Brush oil mixture evenly over dough.
  3. Bake in preheated 375 degrees F oven 18 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven; sprinkle with combined cheese, prosciutto and basil. Return to oven; bake 3 minutes more or until cheese is melted.