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Marinated Mozzarella Balls

Katie Kelly

If you're looking for an easy appetizer recipe that's perfect for any time of year, you'll love making your own marinated mozzarella balls. With some fresh herbs, fresh mozzarella balls, and only minutes of your time, this recipe will definitely be on repeat. Let's make it!

What to do with marinated mozzarella balls?

– You can absolutely eat these on their own with some baguette slices or crackers, it's a simple yet great appetizer. – Add them to a charcuterie board or antipasto platter! These are perfect for the holiday season, the color is gorgeous. – Add them to homemade pizza to really elevate things.

Ingredients

– ½ c. extra virgin olive oil – 8 oz. mozzarella pearls – 2-3 garlic cloves diced – ½ tsp salt – 1 tsp oregano – 1 tbsp basil – 1 tsp red pepper flakes

How to make marinated mozzarella balls.

1. In an airtight container, like a large mason jar, add your drained mozzarella cheese balls. 2. In a large bowl, combine your marinade ingredients (olive oil, fresh herbs, garlic, red pepper flakes, and salt.) Whisk together. 3. Pour your olive oil mixture into your mason jar filled with your mozzarella. Close your container and set it in the fridge to marinate for at least 1 hour.

Variations and substitutions

Fresh Thyme and/or Rosemary. Fresh thyme or rosemary is always a great option to add to this marinade. You can add it in addition to the basil and oregano, or swap them out. With a simple recipe like this, it's so hard to mess it up! Balsamic Vinegar or Red Wine Vinegar. If you want to add a vinegar component, add 1 tsp of vinegar to the olive oil mix. Black Pepper. If you want a bit of spice, but don't want to commit to the red pepper flakes, add some freshly cracked black pepper! Chili flakes. Alternatively, if you want some more spice, add some chili flakes! Sun-Dried Tomatoes. You can add some drained sun-dried tomatoes for a deliciously sweet twist.

FAQ

How long does marinated mozzarella last? You can store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. What spices go well with mozzarella? So many! Basil, rosemary, black pepper, raw garlic, fresh lemon juice, and red pepper flakes are just a few. How do you make mozzarella more flavorful? Seasoning it with fresh herbs like basil or rosemary, pairing it with fresh fruits and veggies like tomatoes or peaches, and adding a balsamic reduction or freshly cracked black pepper are a few of my favorite ways to add more flavor to fresh mozzarella.

marinated mozzarella balls