Description
Delicious marinated mozzarella cheese cubes soaked in a flavorful mixture of olive oil, sun-dried tomatoes, herbs, and spices, perfect as an appetizer or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Marinade
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon minced chives
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Cheese
- 1 pound cubed part-skim mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade: In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, minced fresh parsley, crushed red pepper flakes, dried basil, minced chives, and garlic powder. Stir thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are well mixed.
- Add the cheese cubes: Add the cubed part-skim mozzarella cheese to the marinade mixture. Stir gently but thoroughly to coat the cheese evenly with the flavorful oil and herbs.
- Marinate and refrigerate: Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap or a lid and place it in the refrigerator. Allow the mozzarella to marinate for at least 30 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Serve at room temperature: Before serving, allow the marinated mozzarella to come back to room temperature. This makes the olive oil smoother and revives the aromas and intense flavors of the herbs and spices.
Notes
- Use part-skim mozzarella to reduce fat content while maintaining creamy texture.
- Marinate for longer than 30 minutes, up to a few hours, for deeper flavor infusion.
- Serve with crusty bread, crackers, or as a topping for salads and pasta dishes.
- Keep refrigerated until about 30 minutes before serving for best taste and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: marinated mozzarella, Italian appetizer, cheese appetizer, marinated cheese, easy appetizer
