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Marinated Mozzarella Balls

Need an easy, dependable appetizer that is both simple to make and a complete crowd pleaser? This herbaceous olive oil-marinated mozzarella recipe is exactly what you're looking for! It takes less than 5 minutes of your time to put together, then the creamy mozzarella soaks up all that delicious robust flavor as it marinates. Serve in a charcuterie board, with crostini, tossed with cherry tomatoes, or even on top of pizza!

Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 327 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella balls drained
  • 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic smashed and peeled
  • Pinch of kosher salt
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 2 tsp fresh basil finely chopped
  • 2 tsp fresh parsley finely chopped
  • 2 tsp fresh thyme finely chopped
  • 2 tsp fresh oregano finely chopped
  • Juice of 1 lemon

Instructions

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  1. Put the drained mozzarella balls into a large mason jar, set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, smashed garlic, kosher salt, red pepper flakes, fresh basil, parsley, thyme, oregano, and lemon juice.
  3. Pour the marinade into the mason jar over all the mozzarella. Stir with a small spoon to coat all the cheese in the olive oil marinade. Let marinate for an hour on the countertop if serving same day.
  4. If making ahead, cover the mason jar tightly and keep the marinating mozzarella in the fridge overnight. An hour before serving, take the jar out and let come to room temperature so the oil can liquify again.

Notes

  • Use ciliegine, perlini, or bocconcini mozzarella for this appetizer, they're the perfect sizes to use.
  • You want to store marinated mozzarella balls in the fridge for up to 2 days. Fresh raw garlic can be dangerous in anaerobic conditions (like being smothered in oil) if given the opportunity to sit around for too long.
  • The oil will solidify in the fridge, that's completely normal. Let the appetizer warm up to room temperature for about an hour before serving.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 327kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 33g (51%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 25g Cholesterol 22mg (7%) Sodium 189mg (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 327

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 327kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 33g 51%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 25g 147%
Cholesterol 22mg 7%
Sodium 189mg 8%

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