Marinated Mozzarella Eyeballs Recipe

Name: Marinated Mozzarella Eyeballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cups extra-virgin olive oil; 6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 1 bay leaf; 2 tablespoons chopped sundried tomatoes in oil; 1 tablespoon champagne vinegar; 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh parsley; 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh oregano; 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh basil; 1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme; 1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon lemon peel; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 3 (7- to 8-oz) pkgs. ciliegine mozzarella, drained; 1/4 cup drained whole black olives, pitted; 1/4 cup green olives, unpitted; plastic straws

Servings: persons

3/4 cups extra-virgin olive oil
6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons chopped sundried tomatoes in oil
1 tablespoon champagne vinegar
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh oregano
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh basil
1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme
1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon lemon peel
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3 (7- to 8-oz) pkgs. ciliegine mozzarella, drained
1/4 cup drained whole black olives, pitted
1/4 cup green olives, unpitted
plastic straws

1
Combine olive oil, garlic, crushed red pepper, and bay leaf in a small skillet; heat over medium until sizzling, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low, and let continue to sizzle until garlic softens, about 5 more minutes. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
2
Pour cooled oil mixture into a large bowl and whisk together with sundried tomatoes, vinegar, parsley, oregano, basil, thyme, salt, lemon peel, and pepper. Add mozzarella balls and toss to coat. Let sit for at least 8 hours or overnight, stirring occasionally.
3
Working one green olive at a time, slice 4 rounded edges off of each. Punch a hole in the center of each olive circle using a plastic straw (these will be the irises). Set aside. Open up and flatten each black olive; punch out holes using the same straw (these will be the pupils). Place one black olive pupil in the hole of each green olive iris. Place one olive set on each mozzarella ball. Serve with crackers and baguette.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cups extra-virgin olive oil, 6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced, 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper, 1 bay leaf, and more.

Yes, Marinated Mozzarella Eyeballs falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Marinated Mozzarella Eyeballs

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