Country Ham Croutons

• MAKE-AHEAD

Ingredients

1. Ten 3/8-inch-thick slices of French or Italian bread
2. 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3. One 1/2 -pound piece of country ham or prosciutto
4. 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
5. 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley

1. Preheat the oven to 450°. Brush the bread on both sides with the olive oil. Bake for about 3 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Let cool.
2. Put the ham in a small saucepan and cover with cold water. Simmer over moderate heat for 5 minutes. Drain the ham and let cool completely.
3. Finely chop the ham and put it in a small bowl. Stir in the mayonnaise and parsley. Mound the ham generously on the toasts and serve.