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My Marinated Mozzarella brings pure joy to any gathering. I created this recipe wanting to dress up simple cheese cubes and now they disappear faster than I can make them. The way fresh herbs spices blend with good olive oil transforms plain mozzarella into something magical making every bite taste special.
Simple Party Magic
Something wonderful happens when you let cheese soak up herby olive oil flavors. Each cube becomes a tiny burst of Italian flavors while looking absolutely beautiful. I love how quick this recipe comes together yet tastes like it took hours making party prep feel effortless.
From My Kitchen to Yours
- Fresh Mozzarella: 16 ounces cut perfect bite size cubes
- Good Olive Oil: ½ cup extra virgin brings flavor life
- Italian Blend: 1 tablespoon dried herbs create magic
- Garlic Love: ½ teaspoon powder adds warm soul
- Pepper Flakes: ¼ teaspoon brings gentle heat
- Simple Salt Pepper: Just enough makes flavors sing
Creating Cheese Dreams
- Oil Magic
- Mix olive oil herbs spices until they become friends.
- Cheese Love
- Add cubes gentle coat each one with herby goodness.
- Patient Time
- Let everything rest chill turning sometimes flavors blend perfect.
- Party Ready
- Serve with picks keep cool until friends arrive.
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Kitchen Dreams
Sometimes I add fresh basil rosemary brings garden freshness. Little olives sundried tomatoes create Mediterranean magic. Splash balsamic lemon zest makes everything sparkle new ways keeping snack time interesting.
Fresh and Ready
Keep these little jewels happy covered well fridge stays perfect week. Let them warm bit before serving oil becomes liquid again. Arrange pretty platter with crackers meats makes everything look fancy yet feels absolutely effortless.
Party Pretty
Set these out surrounded colorful vegetables grapes olives creates beautiful board. Top salads pizzas brings special touch any meal. Fresh herbs sprinkled top makes everything look garden fresh while holiday picks turn them festive instant.
Pure Joy Bites
These marinated bites bring such happiness to our gatherings. Simple ingredients careful love creates something absolutely special. Whether fancy party casual snack these little cheese cubes make every moment taste better.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- → Can I make this ahead of time?
Yes, you can prepare these up to 24 hours in advance. Keep refrigerated and stir occasionally to distribute the marinade evenly.
- → What kind of mozzarella works best?
Firm part-skim mozzarella works best as it holds its shape better. Fresh mozzarella can be too soft and may fall apart when marinated.
- → How long will these keep?
Stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator, they'll keep for up to 5 days. The flavor actually improves after the first day.
- → Can I use dried herbs instead of fresh?
While fresh herbs give the best flavor, you can use dried herbs in a pinch. Use one-third the amount called for since dried herbs are more concentrated.
- → What can I serve with marinated mozzarella?
These bites work great on cheese boards, with crackers, crusty bread, or as part of an antipasto platter. They also make excellent salad toppers.