Marinated Mozzarella Balls (Bocconcini)
Try these easy, fresh Marinated Mozzarella Balls for a simple and delicious cheese appetizer! Creamy bocconcini is marinated in a rich and savory olive oil and herb combination that uses mainly pantry staples. This crowd-pleaser can also be made ahead of time!
Servings: 10
Ingredients
- 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped sundried tomatoes in oil preferably with Italian herbs
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes or to taste and tolerance
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 large sprig fresh basil coarsely chopped
- 16 ounces bocconcini (fresh mozzarella balls) drained
- 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
Instructions
- In a medium-sized bowl, combine the olive oil, sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, garlic, and basil.
- Add the mozzarella balls and stir to coat. Add salt to taste.
- Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFO:
- Because the raw garlic is submerged in olive oil, which creates an oxygen-free environment, always refrigerate the marinated mozzarella balls.
- Allow the marinated mozzarella balls to come to room temperature before serving.
- Be safe and discard any unrefrigerated mozzarella balls after two hours. Do not store the marinated mozzarella balls for more than five days (total).
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 310kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 155mg | Potassium: 32mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.03g | Vitamin A: 63IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 168mg | Iron: 0.3mg