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Caprese Skewers

Caprese Skewers are a flavorful appetizer with creamy mozzarella, juicy cherry tomatoes, and fresh basil leaves flavored with olive oil and seasonings!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 12 skewers
Calories: 91 kcal
Course: Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine: Italian , American

Ingredients

  • 12 mozzarella balls bocconcini
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 clove garlic sliced, optional
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 24 cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes, about 1 pint
  • 24 small basil leaves or 12 large
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze optional

Instructions

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  1. Combine olive oil, Italian seasoning, garlic if using, and mozzarella. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours.
  2. Wash tomatoes and basil leaves and gently pat dry. If basil leaves are large, rip in half.
  3. Thread a cherry tomato on each skewer followed by a basil leaf, a mozzarella ball, another basil leave and finally another tomato.
  4. Discard garlic slices (or reserve for cooking) and drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil marinade and balsamic glaze over skewers. Season with salt & pepper.

Notes

  • Marinating the cheese is optional but adds great flavor. You can also check the deli of your local grocery store, they often sell marinated bocconcini.
  • If you don't marinate the cheese, you can skip the seasonings and drizzle the skewers with olive oil and balsamic glaze. While you can buy it, balsamic glaze is easy to make at home.
  • Prepare skewers up to 24 hours ahead of time.

Nutrition Information

Calories 91 (5%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 10mg (3%) Sodium 24mg (1%) Potassium 74mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 208IU (4%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 105mg (11%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12skewers

Amount Per Serving

Calories 91

% Daily Value*

Calories 91 5%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Sodium 24mg 1%
Potassium 74mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 208IU 4%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 105mg 11%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.