Tomato mozzarella skewers are a classic appetizer or light meal that are perfect for any occasion. Made with fresh tomatoes, creamy mozzarella cheese, and fragrant basil, these skewers are bursting with flavor and color. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a dish to impress your guests, tomato mozzarella skewers are a surefire hit. With just a few simple ingredients and a few minutes of prep time, you can have these delicious skewers on the table in no time.
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GRILLED MOZZARELLA AND TOMATO SKEWERS
Created by Chef Richard Krause for "Chef on a Shoestring." The CBS Saturday Early Show challenge was to create a gourmet 3 course meal for 4 people for less than $20. I love the presentation of this, much more interesting than simple bruschetta. Cut the bread into about 3/4" thick rounds for this. The ingredients after the skewers is for the sauce. I've also made this without the bread before and served it over couscous as a main dish. BE VERY CAREFUL cooking these as you only want them lightly toasted. It literally takes seconds. If you leave them over the heat too long, the cheese will melt all over the place.
Provided by Eat Your Vegetables
Categories Cheese
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cut mozzarella in half, then into eight 3/4" slices.
- Place ingredients on the skewers in the following order: bread, tomato, basil, mozzarella, tomato, basil, mozzarella and bread. Set aside while you make the sauce.
- Mix all the sauce ingredients (everything following the skewers) together in a saucepan and warm for 1-2 minutes before serving. You don't want the tomatoes to break down, but rather just to be warmed.
- Brush the skewered mozzarella and tomato with a little olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Grill over high heat on both sides until the bread is lightly toasted and the cheese begins to melt, about 30-45 seconds per side.
- Spoon the sauce onto 4 warm dinner plates. Set the skewers neatly on top of the sauce, slide out the skewers and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1187, Fat 68.4, SaturatedFat 32.6, Cholesterol 179.2, Sodium 2211.9, Carbohydrate 79.3, Fiber 6.3, Sugar 8, Protein 63.3
TOMATO & MOZZARELLA SKEWERS
Make and share this Tomato & Mozzarella Skewers recipe from Food.com.
Provided by abigler_06
Categories Vegetable
Time 31m
Yield 30 skewers, 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Halve the cherry tomatoes.
- Pluck leaves from basil and tear into 1 inch pieces.
- Cut the prosciutto into 2 inch segments.
- Skewer a tomato half (uncut side first) with a toothpick and slide to the end of the toothpick.
- Skewer basil, then mozzarella pearl, then basil.
- Fold 2 inch piece of prosciutto in half and skewer.
- Take another tomato half and skewer (cut side first).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 490.8, Fat 35.8, SaturatedFat 21, Cholesterol 126.2, Sodium 1004.8, Carbohydrate 6, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 3.3, Protein 36
MOZZARELLA TOMATO OLIVE COCKTAIL SKEWERS
Make and share this Mozzarella Tomato Olive Cocktail Skewers recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Cheese
Time 15m
Yield 16 skewers
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cut the mozzarella into bite sized pieces. If you are lucky enough to find the small balls, keep them whole. Place in a medium bowl and stir in the tomatoes, olives, oil, garlic, thyme, salt, pepper and red pepper. Cover and refrigerate 1-3 hours.
- If basil leaves are large, cut into smaller pieces.
- Thread the marinated cheese, tomatoes and olives onto skewers, placing the basil leaves inbetween. Place skewers on a platter; garnish with additional fresh basil. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 45.5, Fat 3.8, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 5.6, Sodium 102.6, Carbohydrate 1.4, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.1, Protein 1.8
Tips:
- Use fresh, ripe cherry tomatoes for the best flavor.
- Choose a flavorful mozzarella cheese, such as fresh mozzarella di bufala or bocconcini.
- If you can't find fresh basil, use dried basil instead.
- Add some extra flavor to the skewers by drizzling them with olive oil, pesto, or a sprinkle of garlic powder.
- Serve the skewers immediately after assembling to prevent the tomatoes from getting watery.
Conclusion:
Tomato mozzarella skewers are a quick, easy, and delicious appetizer or snack that is perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that is both flavorful and visually appealing. The skewers can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for later use, making them a great option for busy weeknights. So next time you're looking for a simple but impressive appetizer, give tomato mozzarella skewers a try.
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