Parmesan and Crispy Prosciutto Potato Chip Tower

Published OnJune 17, 2025
Parmesan and Crispy Prosciutto Potato Chip Tower

Photo by Nea Arentzen

Serves
1 large bowl of fancy chips
Prep Time
10 Minutes
Cook Time
15 Minutes

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.


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 ounce (1/2 package) Prosciutto
  • 2 (5 ounce) bags of salt and pepper chips
  • 1 large lemon, zested

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Directions

  • Step 1

    In a small bowl, mix together the crème fraîche and ¼ cup grated Parmesan; season to taste with salt and pepper.

  • Step 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.

  • Step 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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