These Marinated Mozzarella Balls are a delicious party appetizer that can be made in many ways and customized to your guests' tastes!
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INGREDIENTS
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– ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil– 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced– 3 Tbsp chopped parsley– 1 Tbsp chopped basil– 1 Tbsp chopped thyme– ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (more if you like spice)– ¼ tsp salt– ¼ tsp pepper– 8 oz. mozzarella ball
INSTRUCTIONS
Step 1
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Mix olive oil, garlic, herbs, and spices in a large bowl. Stir in drained mozzarella balls.
Step 2
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Store in bowl or jar. Serve mozzarella after marinating at room temperature for an hour.
Step 3
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Store in fridge if making ahead more than an hour. Remove from fridge 20 minutes before serving and stir mozzarella balls because olive oil will solidify.
Step 4
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In an airtight container in the fridge, marinated mozzarella balls should last a week.