Mozzarella, Cherry Tomato and Basil Skewers

Name: Mozzarella, Cherry Tomato and Basil Skewers
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT0H20M0.000S
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H2M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT1H22M0.000S
Yield: 12 skewers
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 1 clove garlic, smashed; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 12 bocconcini (small mozzarella balls), about 8 ounces; 1 pint mixed red and yellow cherry or pear tomatoes; 12 basil leaves, preferably large

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Level: Easy
Total: 1 hr 22 min

Prep: 20 min
Inactive: 1 hr
Cook: 2 min

Yield: 12 skewers

Level: Easy
Total: 1 hr 22 min

Prep: 20 min
Inactive: 1 hr
Cook: 2 min

Yield: 12 skewers

Ingredients

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1 clove garlic, smashed

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

12 bocconcini (small mozzarella balls), about 8 ounces

1 pint mixed red and yellow cherry or pear tomatoes

12 basil leaves, preferably large

Directions

Combine the garlic, salt, pepper flakes, and olive oil in a medium glass bowl. Cover and microwave on high until the garlic is golden, about 2 minutes. Cool. Add the bocconcini and refrigerate for at least 1 and up to 24 hours.
Thread a yellow cherry tomato onto a skewer, wrap a bocconcini in a basil leaf and add to the skewer, then finish with a red tomato. For a dramatic presentation, use both pear and cherry tomatoes. Halve the top cherry tomato and use it as a stand for the skewer.
Repeat with the remaining cheese and tomatoes. Save the oil for a dipping sauce and serve with a small bowl of kosher salt.