Marinated Mozzarella Balls Recipe
Everyone loves cheese appetizers, and there is nothing easier than Marinated Mozzarella Balls on a gorgeous Charcuterie Board with some crackers, crusty bread, and drinks to get the party going.
Servings: 16
Calories: 103kcal
Equipment
- Appetizer Picks
Ingredients
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon aged balsamic vinegar or glaze
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley 1 teaspoon dry
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil 1 teaspoon dry
- ½ tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme 1 teaspoon dry
- ¼ teaspoon dry oregano
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ¼ teaspoon kosher sal
- 16 ounces bocconcini or ciliegine mozzarella drained
Instructions
- Mix together the olive oil, minced garlic, herbs, red pepper flakes and sea salt in a glass bowl.
- Drain the liquid off, add the mozzarella balls to the olive oil mixture, and stir to fully coat. Allow them to marinate for at least an hour or longer. The longer they marinate, the better the flavors become! You can make them ahead of your party too. These can remain at room temperature for about 4 hours.
- Store in the fridge in an airtight container or mason jar for up to five days. Use up leftovers on a salad or for snacks, or melt on homemade pizza!
- Serve with appetizer picks in a single layer on a platter or small bowls on cheese boards.
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Notes
Mozzarella Cheese Balls
The packages I found were 8 ounces each and approximately 24 balls per box.Can you freeze mozzarella balls?
Yes! In fact, whether they are marinated or not, you can free the small mozzarella pearls. Freeze them right in the package from the store, or if they have been marinated, put them in a zip-top bag or airtight freezer container. Use within a couple of months.Fresh & Dry Herbs
- Fresh herbs are the best option both for taste, the best flavor, and the bright green pop of color they add against the cheese balls.
- If you use dry herbs, use ⅓ of what you would for fresh for best results. Dry herbs are much more concentrated.
- Try a tiny sprinkle of oregano, about a ¼ teaspoon of dried, but not too much as this is a strong herb.
Great Additions & Flavors
- Use a good quality extra virgin olive oil, but not one that is flavored like garlic, it becomes overwhelming with all the other ingredients.
- Slice a few cherry tomatoes to add in, or some good kalamata olives!
- For a topping, drizzle aged balsamic vinegar, balsamic glaze, or white balsamic vinegar when you serve baby mozzarella balls.
- Another great addition is marinated red peppers, which are sometimes fire-roasted bell peppers, or try some roasted Hatch Chiles.
- Add Sun-Dried Tomatoes, try my recipe it is so easy and a great way to use up Summer garden tomatoes!
Nutrition
Calories: 103kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 58mg | Potassium: 9mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 69IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 106mg | Iron: 0.2mg