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Easy Olive Oil Marinated Mozzarella Balls

by Meghan on August 29, 2018 22

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This post has been sponsored by Bertolli Olive Oil. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
These Olive Oil Marinated Mozzarella Balls are a quick and easy appetizer that takes less than 15 minutes to make. It’s the perfect appetizer for Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, or any other party!
These Olive Oil Marinated Mozzarella Balls are a quick and easy appetizer that takes less than 15 minutes to make. @bertolli #ad #TheRecipeIsSimple | Make Ahead | For a party | Quick | For a crowd | cold appetizer | no cook | bites | finger food | snacks | Low carb appetizers

These Olive Oil Marinated Mozzarella Balls are a quick and easy appetizer that takes less than 15 minutes to make. @bertolli #ad #TheRecipeIsSimple | Make Ahead | For a party | Quick | For a crowd | cold appetizer | no cook | bites | finger food | snacks | Low carb appetizers These Olive Oil Marinated Mozzarella Balls are a quick and easy appetizer that takes less than 15 minutes to make. @bertolli #ad #TheRecipeIsSimple | Make Ahead | For a party | Quick | For a crowd | cold appetizer | no cook | bites | finger food | snacks | Low carb appetizers

Do you love appetizers as much as I do? I could seriously eat them for almost every meal.  That’s why I was so excited when Bertolli reached out to me to ask if I could create an easy appetizer that could be made in under 20 minutes.  These Olive Oil Marinated Mozzarella Balls are a quick and easy appetizer that takes less than 15 minutes to make. @bertolli #ad #TheRecipeIsSimple | Make Ahead | For a party | Quick | For a crowd | cold appetizer | no cook | bites | finger food | snacks | Low carb appetizers
I knew Bertolli Extra Virgin Olive Oil would be PERFECT for these Marinated Mozzarella balls. Also, isn’t their NEW bottle so pretty? It has a new look but the same great taste and robust flavor I’ve come to expect from Bertolli. Being the world’s #1 olive oil brand and having 150 years of expertise, you know they know what they are doing.  AND I have a coupon for you! Save now with $1 off any Bertolli item, and pick up the new bottle at your closest Kroger store!These Olive Oil Marinated Mozzarella Balls are a quick and easy appetizer that takes less than 15 minutes to make. @bertolli #ad #TheRecipeIsSimple | Make Ahead | For a party | Quick | For a crowd | cold appetizer | no cook | bites | finger food | snacks | Low carb appetizers
What I love about these marinated mozzarella balls is that they seem so fancy and are sure to impress your guests, but they are unbelievably simple. Using Bertolli Extra Virgin Olive Oil here is key because the flavors of the garlic and herbs are fat soluble, which means they really need to be bloomed in oil to bring out their full flavor. A quality extra virgin olive oil is “cold pressed” for a naturally full-bodied fruity flavor that not only brings out the best in the garlic and spices but compliments them.These Olive Oil Marinated Mozzarella Balls are a quick and easy appetizer that takes less than 15 minutes to make. @bertolli #ad #TheRecipeIsSimple | Make Ahead | For a party | Quick | For a crowd | cold appetizer | no cook | bites | finger food | snacks | Low carb appetizers
OK, that may sound science-y and complicated, but don’t worry, the recipe is simple!  All you need to know is mix Bertolli Extra Virgin Olive Oil with garlic and herbs, add CHEESE, and you are in for a delicious appetizer bite. I like to serve these with a nice crusty bread because you will want to put this flavored oil on everything!  My husband could not stop dipping bread into it.These Olive Oil Marinated Mozzarella Balls are a quick and easy appetizer that takes less than 15 minutes to make. @bertolli #ad #TheRecipeIsSimple | Make Ahead | For a party | Quick | For a crowd | cold appetizer | no cook | bites | finger food | snacks | Low carb appetizers
I picked up everything I needed for this easy appetizer on my last trip to Fred Meyer. I grabbed the fresh mozzarella balls in the deli cheese case. I went with Ciliegine mozzarella balls that are about the size of cherries. They make a perfect bite-sized appetizer. The Bertolli Extra Virgin Olive Oil was easy to find in the oil aisle, and the fresh herbs were in the produce section. I hate having to make multiple stops when I go grocery shopping, so I love that I can find all of this at my Fred Meyer when I’m doing my weekly grocery shopping!

Olive Oil Marinated Mozzarella Balls

These Olive Oil Marinated Mozzarella Balls are a quick and easy appetizer that takes less than 15 minutes to make. It's the perfect appetizer for Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, or any other party!
5 from 4 votes
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Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Date Night, Easy Recipes, Holiday Recipes, Marinated Mozarella
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 11 Servings
Calories: 236kcal
Author: Meghan McMorrow | Fox and Briar

Ingredients

  • 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

  • Mix together the olive oil, garlic, herbs, red pepper flakes and salt.
  • Add the mozzarella balls, stir to fully coat.  
  • Allow to marinate for an hour or longer. The longer they marinate, the better the flavors will be. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to five days.

Notes

Makes approximately 44 mozzarella balls, amount will vary depending on brand and packaging. Nutrition information is approximate.

Nutrition

Serving: 4balls | Calories: 236kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 84mg | Potassium: 10mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 75IU | Vitamin C: 1.2mg | Calcium: 158mg | Iron: 0.4mg
Nutritional information is an estimate for your convenience. If you have strict nutritional needs, please do your due diligence to make sure this recipe fits your needs.
Did you like this recipe?Please comment, rate and share! And don’t forget to tag me on Instagram @foxandbriar AND #foxandbriar so I can see what you made!

Save now with $1 0ff any Bertolli item, and pick up the new bottle at your closest Kroger / Fred Meyer store.

These Olive Oil Marinated Mozzarella Balls are a quick and easy appetizer that takes less than 15 minutes to make. @bertolli #ad #TheRecipeIsSimple | Make Ahead | For a party | Quick | For a crowd | cold appetizer | no cook | bites | finger food | snacks | Low carb appetizers

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Comments

  1. Julie Smith says

    February 1, 2021 at 4:09 pm

    Can I use dried herbs?

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      February 3, 2021 at 10:53 am

      Sure!

      Reply
  2. Carla Arias says

    January 15, 2021 at 10:26 am

    I stumbled across your recipe and LOVED IT!! I made the marinade and then added some cherry tomatoes and cooked tortallini to the mix. Then made appetizer skewers with them…. fabulous!

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      January 17, 2021 at 4:43 pm

      Oh yum, that sounds great!

      Reply
  3. Cheyenne says

    November 24, 2020 at 6:44 am

    These taste good, but they’ve been in the fridge for one day and the olive oil solidified 🙁 what’s the best way to get them back to normal??

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      November 24, 2020 at 11:37 am

      Hi Cheyanne – if you set them out at room temp for a bit the olive oil will be liquid again. It’s just the fats getting solid in the cold.

      Reply
  4. Linda says

    August 8, 2020 at 7:26 am

    5 stars
    Thank you so much for sharing your recipe! This is exactly what I was looking for. The marinated mozzarella had so much flavor from the extra virgin olive oil and the fresh herbs.

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      August 11, 2020 at 9:52 am

      I’m so happy to hear that Linda!

      Reply
  5. Steph says

    June 23, 2020 at 7:16 am

    5 stars
    A perfect marinade and not just for mozzarella! I also use it as a salad dressing and it made the most delicious steak marinade! I highly recommend everyone try this!

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      June 25, 2020 at 7:50 am

      Wonderful! I’m so happy to hear that Steph!

      Reply
  6. Cindy says

    May 29, 2020 at 7:59 am

    After consuming all the mozzarella, any suggestions on what to do with the leftover olive oil marinade?

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      May 29, 2020 at 8:41 am

      It makes a great bread dip!

      Reply
  7. jeanne wrann says

    April 19, 2020 at 12:44 pm

    I just made my mozzarella balls for the week! I have a few with my dinner served with some crusty French bread. Yum!!

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      April 19, 2020 at 4:10 pm

      Yay! SO happy to hear that Jeanne!

      Reply
  8. sheila says

    January 27, 2020 at 7:55 am

    How long can i store this?

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      January 27, 2020 at 3:35 pm

      Hi Sheila – it should last in the fridge for 4-7 days.

      Reply
  9. Tatiana says

    December 24, 2019 at 11:13 am

    5 stars
    So easy and it came out delicious!

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      December 24, 2019 at 12:36 pm

      Wonderful! So happy to hear that.

      Reply
  10. corinne loewy says

    August 1, 2019 at 8:55 pm

    where is fred meyer? Is it in the woodlands, Texas? Can you get the mozzarella balls there too>

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      August 1, 2019 at 8:58 pm

      Hi Corinne – Fred Meyer is a grocery store in the Pacific Northwest, but they are part of the Kroger family. So if you have a Kroger near you, or a store in the Kroger family, you should be able to find most of the same ingredients.

      Reply
    • Mari says

      September 26, 2019 at 4:53 pm

      I just came across this because I was looking for a mozzarella ball recipe – and any store with an olive bar, cheese counter, or good dairy section should have mozzarella balls.

      For Texas, I’d recommend HEB.

      If you have a Food Lion, Harris Teeter, or Publix you’d also stand a good chance. Definitely Whole Foods as well.

      Reply
  11. annie@ciaochowbambina says

    August 30, 2018 at 7:43 am

    5 stars
    There is nothing I don’t love about this!! YUM!

    Reply

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