I love fresh mozzarella. There really is no comparison to the stuff you buy in a brick or pre-shredded. I love a good piece of crusty bread with sliced mozzarella, drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with garlic salt - Yum!
When I want to take fresh mozzarella to the next level, I love to marinate them in herbed olive oil. Have you seen the marinated mozzarella in the store? It's pretty expensive in comparison to the regular un-marinated variety - usually about 2 times the price (if not more). Marinated mozzarella is so simple to do at home at the fraction of the cost.
Marinated Fresh Mozzarella
Ingredients:
1 package medium size, fresh mozzarella balls
3/4 cup good olive oil
Herbs (fresh or dried) - oregano, thyme, basil, rosemary, parsley, ect..
Salt and Pepper, to taste
Optional: Red Pepper Flakes
Directions:
Drain fresh mozzarella. Place cheese in a small container. Sprinkle herbs on top. This is where you can get creative - use what you like (fresh or dried). If you have an herb garden go to town with fresh, if you don't, just use what's in your cabinet - it will be good either way. If you like spice, add some red pepper flakes. Sprinkle some salt and pepper (about a 1/4 teaspoon).
Fill container so mozzarella is covered. You may use more or less olive oil depending on your container size.
Cover container with a tight lid and let sit overnight.
Antipasto platter from Matilda's Garden Party with Marinated Fresh Mozzarella
Cottage Mama's Note: Use this mozzarella on a beautiful antipasto platter (as seen above). Or cook some pasta, let it cool and add the marinated mozzarella (with oil and herbs) to make a delicious pasta salad. Or simply place cheese on a crusty piece of Italian bread and enjoy!
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