Caprese Bites Recipes

CAPRESE BITES

Steps:

• On decorative toothpick skewer one cherry tomato, a basil leaf and a cube of mozzarella. Serve with varieties of marinated olives, sliced Italian meats and breadsticks.

ROASTED CAPRESE BITES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
• Using a small serrated knife, cut off the top eighth of each tomato and hollow out the insides, leaving the sides intact. (Discard the seeds and insides.) Slice a small sliver off each tomato bottom so it sits flat. Drain well on paper towel, taking care to dry the inside.
• Sprinkle the tomatoes with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Stuff each tomato with a pinch of the chopped basil and a mozzarella ball and set on a small rimmed baking sheet.
• Combine the breadcrumbs with the olive oil, oregano and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Divide the mixture among the tops of the tomatoes.
• Bake until golden and the cheese is melted, about 10 minutes. Allow to cool for 10 minutes, then serve warm.

CAPRESE BITES

Steps:

• Cut the stem ends off the tomatoes, and hollow them out with a small spoon.
• Cut mozzarella into small cubes.
• Wrap each cube of cheese in a leaf of basil, and stuff into a tomato.
• Drizzle tomatoes with oil and vinegar, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Try not to eat the whole tray before guests arrive.

CAPRESE SKEWERS

Steps:

• Wrap each mozzarella ball with a basil leaf.
• Thread a tomato half, a basil-wrapped mozzarella ball, and another tomato half onto a skewer. Repeat until all tomatoes are on skewers. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

TOFU CAPRESE BITES RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Make the balsamic glaze. In a small jar, mix together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and Spike seasoning. Give it a good stir and set aside.
• Cut the tofu into ½-inch (1.24cm) cubes.
• Assemble the caprese bites. Grab a large plate and the toothpicks. Put half a tomato on the toothpick, followed by a tofu cube and then a basil leaf folded in half. Lastly, add another half of the tomato. Repeat for all supplies.
• Mix together the balsamic glaze again, and then drizzle it on top of the caprese bites.

CAPRESE TOMATO BITES

Steps:

• Scoop out and discard pulp of cherry tomatoes. Invert tomatoes onto paper towels to drain., In a food processor, combine the cream, mozzarella cheese, basil and garlic; cover and process until blended. , Cut a small hole in the corner of a pastry or heavy-duty resealable plastic bag. Fill with cheese mixture. , Turn tomato halves over; drizzle with vinegar. Pipe cheese mixture into tomatoes. Refrigerate until serving.

CAPRESE APPETIZER

Steps:

• Toss tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, olive oil, basil, salt, and pepper together in a bowl until well coated. Skewer one tomato and one piece of mozzarella cheese on each toothpick.