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Marinated Mozzarella

This marinated mozzarella takes creamy mozzarella and infuses it with fresh herbs, garlic, and olive oil to make a perfect appetizer come together with ease!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: basil marinated mozzarella, fresh mozzarella marinated, herb marinated mozzarella cheese, mozzarella in olive oil
Servings: 8 (2 ounce) servings
Author: Brandy O'Neill - Nutmeg Nanny

Ingredients

  • ½ cup good quality olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic grated
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 16 ounces mozzarella pearls or sliced mozzarella

Instructions

  • In a medium-sized jar, combine the olive oil, garlic, basil, parsley, thyme, kosher salt, and red pepper flakes. Mix to combine.
  • Add the mozzarella pearls or slices and mix until the olive oil has coated the mozzarella. 
  • Cover the jar and place it in the refrigerator for at least one hour. 
  • Serve with crackers or crostini. 
  • Store the mozzarella in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 299kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 452mg | Sugar: 1g