Grilled Cantaloupe and Blue Cheese Butter Crostini
If you’ve never tried grilling cantaloupe before, you’re in for a treat. Giving cantaloupe a good char on the grill brings out a different, more savory side to the beloved melon—which plays well with grilled baguette crostini and soft blue cheese butter.
1 baguette, cut diagonally into ½-inch thick slices
1 Tablespoon olive oil
Kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper
½ small cantaloupe, peeled and cut into wedges
2 Tablespoons Unsalted Danish Creamery Butter
2 ounces prosciutto, chopped bite-sized pieces
pomegranate seeds, for garnish
honey, for drizzling
Blue Cheese Butter
Place butter and blue cheese in a small bowl. Mash together with a fork until well mixed; set aside.
Grilled Cantaloupe Crostini
Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
Place baguette slices on a baking sheet and brush both sides of bread with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and toss to coat. Grill crostini for 2-3 minutes per side or until golden brown and lightly charred. Transfer to a large platter.
Grill cantaloupe for 3-5 minutes per side, or until grill marks form. Transfer melon to a cutting board and roughly chop.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the prosciutto pieces in an even layer. Cook until crisp and golden, flipping halfway through, about 5 minutes total. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to cool.
To assemble crostini, spread a grilled baguette with blue cheese butter. Top with grilled cantaloupe chunks and sprinkle with crispy prosciutto. Garnish with pomegranate seeds and drizzle with honey before serving.