Mozzarella Appetizer Recipe
Enjoy the creamy goodness of mozzarella, an easy-to-find alternative to burrata, paired with ripe cherry tomatoes, fresh herbs, olive oil, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze, served with crunchy sliced bread.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 154kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups multicolored cherry tomatoes halved
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic diced
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano minced
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil sliced
- ¼ cup balsamic glaze
- Sliced baguette for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350ºF.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine tomatoes. olive oil, garlic, sea salt, and oregano.
- Transfer mixture to a small baking dish.
- Bake for 25 minutes.
- Place mozzarella in the middle of a serving platter.
- Transfer roasted tomatoes around the mozzarella.
- Sprinkle basil over top and drizzle with balsamic glaze.
- Serve with sliced baguette.
Notes
- It's important to use fresh, quality ingredients in this recipe to guarantee the best flavor!
- Using a hard, crusty bread instead of a soft, pre-packaged bread is important for this appetizer. You’ll want the bread to be sturdy enough to dip into the mozzarella!
- Get creative with your serving platter and customize it to your liking! Whether you use a rectangular or circular serving dish can determine how you organize your platter, so have fun with trying different arrangements until you find one you like.
Nutrition
Calories: 154kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 328mg | Potassium: 118mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 411IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 161mg | Iron: 1mg