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Marinated Mozzarella Balls

Creamy, fresh cheese, and an herb and garlic-studded olive oil combine forces in this simple recipe for Marinated Mozzarella Balls.
Prep Time5 minutes
Resting Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Author: Kristin Maxwell

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup Extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 Garlic cloves
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh basil chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Parsley chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh oregano leaves chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 14-16 ounces Bocconcini drained (I used 2 8-ounce packages)

Instructions

  • In a medium jar, combine olive oil, garlic, basil, parsley, oregano, red pepper flakes and salt.
  • Add the mozzarella balls and gently stir to coat. Seal and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes-1 hour to allow flavors to blend and infuse. Serve with crusty bread, crostini or toasted pita bread.

Notes

Can be stored up to 5 days in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Calories: 406kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.5g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 148mg | Potassium: 12mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.03g | Vitamin A: 123IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 240mg | Iron: 0.2mg

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