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Prosciutto Wrapped Mozzarella Bites

An effortless, no-cook appetizer featuring fresh mozzarella balls wrapped in savory prosciutto and marinated in a spicy herb olive oil.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base
  • 12 oz fresh mozzarella balls (Bocconcini) drained
  • 6 oz prosciutto thinly sliced
  • 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves for garnish
Herb Oil
  • 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper cracked

Equipment

  • Small whisk
  • Serving platter
  • Toothpicks (optional)

Method
 

  1. Drain mozzarella balls and pat them completely dry with paper towels.
  2. Slice prosciutto strips in half lengthwise if they are too wide.
  3. Wrap each mozzarella ball tightly with a strip of prosciutto.
  4. Arrange the wrapped bites on a serving platter.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, oregano, red pepper flakes, and black pepper.
  6. Drizzle the seasoned oil generously over the bites.
  7. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve at room temperature.

Notes

For a warm version, pan-fry for 2 minutes until crispy.