Caprese on a Stick (Tomato Basil & Fresh Mozzarella Cheese)

Name: Caprese on a Stick (Tomato Basil & Fresh Mozzarella Cheese)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 24 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 cups balsamic vinegar; 24 cherry tomatoes (or grape); 12 large basil leaves, halved; 24 bocconcini (pearl size); 24 toothpicks

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Recipe by Abby Girl

This appetizer is a smaller version of the classic Italian salad of tomatoes and fresh mozzarella cheese. It is perfect for a casual dinner or part of a buffet. To make this appetizer even easier, use bottled balsamic vinegar drizzle

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READY IN: 45mins

SERVES: 24

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

2

cups balsamic vinegar
24

cherry tomatoes (or grape)
12

large basil leaves, halved
24

bocconcini (pearl size)
24

toothpicks

DIRECTIONS

In a small saucepan, over low heat, simmer balsamic vinegar until it is reduced by half and is thick, sweet and syrupy. Transfer to a small bowl and set aside.
Thread 1 tomato, 1/2 basil leaf and 1 bocconcini onto each toothpick. Arrange on a serving plate and lightly drizzle with the baslamic syrup.
Note: Pearl bocconcini are marble size balls of fresh mozzarella cheese sold in tubs in the dairy isle.

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