Best Herbed Bocconcini Recipes

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HERBED MARINATED BOCCONCINI



Herbed Marinated Bocconcini image

These mini-balls of fresh mozzarella cheese are even better when marinated and are delicious hors d'oeuvres.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pint drained bocconcini
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine bocconcini, olive oil and red-pepper flakes; season with coarse salt and ground pepper. Marinate at room temperature at least 1 hour (or up to 4 hours). Top with basil and serve with crackers or crostini.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230 g, Fat 19 g, Protein 13 g

HERBED BOCCONCINI



Herbed Bocconcini image

An impromptu gathering calls for quick and easy bites -- this mozzarella hors d'oeuvre does the trick.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Yield Makes 24

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pint (about 11 ounces after draining) bocconcini
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
1 tablespoon minced fresh chives, or chopped parsley
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine ingredients and season with salt and pepper.
  • Marinate in a bowl at room temperature until ready to serve, at least 20 minutes and up to 2 hours.

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