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jar of marinated mozzarella balls with two on a fork

Marinated Mozzarella Balls

Turn plain mozzarella pearls into herby savory bites of cheese with an explosion of flavor. Perfect as a snack or on pizza and salads.
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Course: Appetizer/Snack/Brunch, Salad
Cuisine: America
Keyword: easy appetizer
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Marinating time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 3 minutes
Servings: 6
Author: Laura Franco

Ingredients 

  • 8 oz package Mozzarella Pearls
  • 1-2 cups extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp dry Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 5-6 fresh basil leaves torn into pieces
  • salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Place olive oil, spices, and herbs into a bowl or container and mix.
  • Add mozzarella pearls. Olive oil should completely cover mozzarella pearls. Add additional olive oil as needed.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 2-4 hours.
  • Remove 30 minutes before using them so the oil and cheese come to room temperature.

Notes

Krazy Kitchen Mom Tips
  • These will stay in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to two weeks. The olive oil will harden in the refrigerator so they need to be removed from the refrigerator 30-60 minutes before using them so the oil turns back to a full liquid state.
  • Serve these on toasted baguette slices, on a charcuterie platter, on pizza, on salads, or on skewers as an appetizer.