Chilli Cheese Bocconcini
Elevate your appetizer game with this irresistible Chilli Cheese Bocconcini recipe, a bold yet effortless dish bursting with Mediterranean-inspired flavors. Tender bocconcini cheese balls are bathed in a zesty marinade of extra virgin olive oil, garlic, fresh parsley, lemon zest, and a fiery kick of chilli flakes and sliced red chilli. This no-cook recipe is ready to assemble in just 10 minutes, making it the perfect make-ahead dish—allowing the bocconcini to soak up the vibrant marinade for maximum flavor. Serve these spicy, herby cheese bites with crusty bread or crackers for an elegant and crowd-pleasing appetizer that’s as visually stunning as it is delicious. Whether for a dinner party or a cozy night in, this dish is sure to wow!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams Bocconcini cheese
- 60 ml Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Chilli flakes
- 1 small (thinly sliced) Fresh red chilli
- 1 clove (minced) Fresh garlic
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) Fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Drain the bocconcini cheese and pat them dry using paper towels to remove any excess liquid. Place them in a shallow dish.
In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, chilli flakes, sliced fresh chilli, minced garlic, chopped parsley, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to form the marinade.
Pour the marinade over the bocconcini, ensuring each cheese ball is coated generously.
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. For best results, marinate for 2-3 hours or overnight.
Before serving, let the marinated bocconcini come to room temperature for 10 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter and spoon any leftover marinade over the top.
Serve with crusty bread, crackers, or fresh vegetable sticks as a flavorful appetizer.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
283 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 25.0 g | 32% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.4 g | 47% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 31 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 592 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 3.2 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.3 g | ||
| Protein | 10.7 g | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 216 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 77 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
