Caprese Skewers are a flavorful appetizer with creamy mozzarella, juicy cherry tomatoes, and fresh basil leaves flavored with olive oil and seasonings!
Ingredients :
12 mozzarella balls bocconcini
¼ cup olive oil
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 clove garlic sliced, optional
salt and black pepper to taste
24 cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes, about 1 pint
24 small basil leaves or 12 large
2 tablespoons balsamic glaze optional
Directions :
Combine olive oil, Italian seasoning, garlic if using, and mozzarella. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours.
Wash tomatoes and basil leaves and gently pat dry. If basil leaves are large, rip in half.
Thread a cherry tomato on each skewer followed by a basil leaf, a mozzarella ball, another basil leave and finally another tomato.
Discard garlic slices (or reserve for cooking) and drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil marinade and balsamic glaze over skewers. Season with salt & pepper.
