Skewered Mozzarella Balls in Romaine Recipe

Name: Skewered Mozzarella Balls in Romaine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 very large romaine leaves; 4 (2-ounce) balls fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into small cubes; 1/4 cup diced prosciutto; Gray salt and freshly ground black pepper; 12 to 15 skewers, soaked in water for 1 hour; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; Sun-dried Tomato Dressing, recipe follows; 4 ounces oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, julienned, oil reserved; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; 1 teaspoon fresh minced garlic; Gray salt and freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

4 very large romaine leaves
4 (2-ounce) balls fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into small cubes
1/4 cup diced prosciutto
Gray salt and freshly ground black pepper
12 to 15 skewers, soaked in water for 1 hour
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Sun-dried Tomato Dressing, recipe follows
4 ounces oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, julienned, oil reserved
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon fresh minced garlic
Gray salt and freshly ground black pepper

1
Preheat outdoor grill to medium heat or preheat broiler.
2
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
3
Blanch the romaine in the salted water for about 30 seconds, or until the central rib is just tender enough to bend.
4
Remove and plunge into ice water to stop the cooking.
5
Drain and pat dry.
6
Lay romaine leaves out on a counter, outer rib side down.
7
Cut out the wide rib section, or flatten it with your hands.
8
Place a piece of cheese in the middle of each leaf.
9
Top with about 1 tablespoon of the prosciutto.
10
Season with salt and pepper.
11
Make a neat package by folding the leaves around the cheese like an envelope.
12
Place them seam side down.
13
Run a skewers through each package.
14
Brush each with olive oil.
15
Refrigerate if not grilling immediately.
16
Grill cheese packages over medium heat or broil about 4 inches from the heat.
17
Cook 2 to 3 minutes and turn over.
18
The cheese should begin to weep.
19
Cook another 1 to 2 minutes or until the packets are lightly browned.
20
Top with Sun-dried Tomato Dressing and serve.
21
In a bowl, mix the sun-dried tomatoes and their oil, vinegar and garlic.
22
Season with salt and pepper.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 very large romaine leaves, 4 (2-ounce) balls fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into small cubes, 1/4 cup diced prosciutto, Gray salt and freshly ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Skewered Mozzarella Balls in Romaine 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.

Skewered Mozzarella Balls in Romaine

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