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Rosemary Pineapple Mozzarella Bites

Sweet charred pineapple paired with creamy mozzarella cheese, with a hint of rosemary and chilli.  These Rosemary Pineapple Mozzarella Bites make the perfect one bite, prepare ahead, canapé! You'll just love this up to date cheese and pineapple combo!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 20
Calories: 17 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Australian

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped Rosemary
  • 20 baby mozzarella balls (drained)
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ½ cup pineapple chunks (fresh or from a tin)
  • 20 cocktail sticks or trimmed rosemary branches

Instructions

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  1. Pour the olive oil into a cold frying pan, add the rosemary and place over a low heat.
  2. Let the oil to heat up and as soon it starts to shimmer, remove from the heat and pour the oil into a heatproof bowl. Set aside.
  3. Place the drained mozzarella balls into a separate bowl and sprinkles over the red pepper flakes. Shake gently to ensure each ball has a little chili on it, then set aside.
  4. Place your frying pan back on a high heat (no need to wash it) and add the pineapple chunks in a single layer. Cook over a high heat for 2 minutes then flip and cook on the other side for a further 2 minutes.
  5. Remove the pineapple from the pan and add to the  and add the pineapple into the warm rosemary oil. Set aside and allow to cool.
  6. Take your cocktail stick (or branch) and push on a baby mozzarella ball. Add a chunk of pineapple and set onto a platter.
  7. Cover and keep chilled until your party. 
  8. Remove them from the fridge at least 15 minutes before you want to eat them.

Notes

  • Nutritional information is per skewer:
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Nutrition Information

Calories 17kcal (1%) Fat 1g (2%) Vitamin A 15IU (0%) Vitamin C 2.1mg (2%) Calcium 6mg (1%) Iron 0.1mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 20Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 17

% Daily Value*

Calories 17kcal 1%
Fat 1g 2%
Vitamin A 15IU 0%
Vitamin C 2.1mg 2%
Calcium 6mg 1%
Iron 0.1mg 1%

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