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Easy Olive Oil Marinated Mozzarella Balls


  • Author: Dulcia
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 8 1x

Ingredients

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3/4 cup Bertolli extra virgin olive oil 🫒
2 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
1 tablespoon fresh basil, finely chopped 🌿
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, finely chopped 🌱
1 tablespoon fresh oregano, finely chopped 🌿
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or to taste) 🌶️
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste) 🧂
16 ounces bocconcini or ciliegine mozzarella, drained 🧀


Instructions

1️⃣ Mix together the olive oil, garlic, basil, thyme, oregano, red pepper flakes, and salt in a bowl. 🥄

2️⃣ Add the mozzarella balls to the bowl and stir to fully coat them with the marinade. 🧀

3️⃣ Allow the mozzarella balls to marinate for at least an hour or longer. The longer they marinate, the better the flavors will be. ⏳

4️⃣ Store the marinated mozzarella balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days. ❄️

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Marinating Time: 1 hour