Christmas

Parmesan and Crispy Prosciutto Potato Chip Tower

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December 13, 2024
3.5
6 Ratings
Parmesan and Crispy Prosciutto Potato Chip Tower
Photo by Nea Arentzen
  • Prep time 10 minutes
  • Cook time 15 minutes
  • Serves 1 large bowl of fancy chips
Author Notes

Fancy chips, Italian nachos, Parmesan and crispy prosciutto potato chip tower—call it what you will, but know this: it’s the perfect holiday appetizer, especially for New Year’s Eve. I layer salt and pepper chips with crispy prosciutto, a Parmesan cream, more Parm, and lemon zest. It's simple to make but loaded with flavor and texture. A quick tip: assemble this just before serving to keep the chips perfectly crisp. Be sure to layer generously so every bite delivers a little bit of everything. —Nea Arentzen

What You'll Need
Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup creme fraiche
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
  • a pinch of kosher salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 ounces (1/2 package) Prosciutto
  • 2 (5 ounce) bags of salt and pepper chips
  • 1 large lemon, zested
Directions
  1. In a small bowl, mix together the crème fraîche and ¼ cup grated Parmesan; season to taste with salt and pepper.
  2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the whole prosciutto slices in batches until browned and crispy, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate; break into bite sized pieces.
  3. On a serving platter or plate, layer ¼ of the potato chips with prosciutto, Parmesan cream, and freshly grated Parmesan. Continue layering chips, prosciutto, cream, and Parmesan until you run out of chips, prosciutto, and cream. Garnish with a generous amount of freshly grated Parmesan, freshly grated lemon zest, and freshly grated black pepper.
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Heather G.
Heather G. December 18, 2024
OH...MY...GOD!!! I CANNOT WAIT TO MAKE!
I always say that if I was told that I would never have chocolate again I might be a little bummed...but POTATO CHIPS... NEVER!
My whole family craves them too, so I am so going to be a Christmas Eve Queen when I bring this tasty dish! I have a line on a local amish farm's home made chips that are TO DIE for!!