Best Bambini Italian Appetizers Recipes

Tomato and Marinated Baby Bocconcini Appetizers image

Provided by Jubes

Categories Cheese

Time 30m

Yield 16 pieces, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/3 cup olive oil
4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon dried basil, fresh can be used if finely shredded
16 bambino bocconcini (can substitute 8 regular size bocconcini -cut in half orr cherry bocconcini)
16 leaves rocket
8 cherry tomatoes, halved
16 toothpicks

Steps:

Combine the oil, vinegar and basil in a medium bowl. Add the cheese and toss to coat in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Drain cheese and discard the marinade.
Wrap each cheese in a piece of rocket.(The larger rocket leaves work best ). Place on top of a tomato half and spear with a toothpick.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345.4, Fat 28.1, SaturatedFat 12.4, Cholesterol 67.3, Sodium 537.1, Carbohydrate 3.9, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 2.5, Protein 19.1

Cresent Bambini image

Provided by gaynel mohler

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 or 2 pkg crescent rolls ( or biscuits )
1 c ricotta cheese
1/2 c shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 c parmesan cheese
40 slice thin sliced pepperoni, or diced
1 jar(s) small jar spaghetti sauce

Steps:

1. open roll of crescents , pull triangles apart ( cut) apart
2. mix cheese ingredients together in a bowl in a seperate bowl, place some spaghetti sauce
3. place some parchment paper on counter to use as a work surface
4. take one triangle, smear about 1 teaspoon sauce on it, but not to the edges and go light with it.
5. on one side of triangle place one slice of the pepperoni, remember you will be folding these over to form lil pockets or rolls.
6. place 1 tablespoon cheese mixture on pepperoni, followed by another slice on top
7. fold triangle over and pinch edges to seal
8. carefully place on a sprayed cookie sheet.
9. when all are on sheet, bake in 350 degree oven for 20 minutes.
10. to make bigger bamini's use a whole triangle for bottom and one for top.
11. you can add spices to cheese mixture, such as garlic, basil even add small diced onions and peppers. remembering to cut them tiny to fit in the pocket. mixing the vegies with the cheese helps.
12. good for a snack watching a movie, or to take with you to a small gathering, just keep warm
13. NOTE* the picture is the full size version.
14. rolls of biscuits can be used, cut each in half anf flatten with fingers or rolling pin