Description
Baked Caprese Flavor Bites are a delightful, bite-sized treat that transports you to an Italian vineyard with every mouthful. Featuring ripe cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fragrant basil, these flavor-packed morsels are perfect for any occasion—be it a cozy night in or a lively gathering with friends. Simple yet impressive, they’re sure to be the highlight of your appetizer spread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 cherry tomatoes
- 12 fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini or ciliegine)
- 12 fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice each cherry tomato in half horizontally.
- Place one mozzarella ball in each tomato half.
- Drizzle olive oil over the filled tomatoes and season with salt and pepper. Top with a basil leaf on each one.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is melty and golden.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite (28g)
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg