Caprese Bites – A healthier appetizer or snack!
Caprese. Such a fancy word. I always lick my chops though when I see “caprese” recipes on Pinterest. Mozzarella, tomato, and basil. YUM! I didn’t know though, that this recipe was made to resemble the Italian flag (red, green and white), did you?
I’m all about easy recipes and I love appetizers – especially during “game day” season! I really love that this is a healthier appetizer. Although chunks of cheese are involved, it’s still not laden with grease and meat and cheese. Ohh, shoot. I forgot it is laden with cheese. Oh well. Carry on! These caprese bites are seriously so good you guys, I could not stop eating them! Sigh.
Ingredients:
- fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed
- fresh basil leaves
- cherry tomatoes
- toasted baguette, sliced
- balsamic vinaigrette or vinegar (whichever you like)
- toothpicks
Directions:
- Use day old crusty bread, if you have some on hand. Otherwise, toast a french baguette or something similar and slice. Then cut each slice in half or in 1/4 so they’re actually “bite size”.
- Fold a basil leaf and place on top of the bread.
- Then add a chunk of fresh mozzarella (big enough to sit nicely on the leaf/bread).
- Add a cherry tomato on top.
- Skewer a wooden toothpick through to hold together.
- Drizzle a bit with some balsamic vinegar.
- Then INHALE these babies!!
- fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed
- fresh basil leaves
- cherry tomatoes
- toasted baguette, sliced
- balsamic vinaigrette or vinegar (whichever you like)
- toothpicks
- Use day old crusty bread, if you have some on hand. Otherwise, toast a french baguette or something similar and slice. Then cut each slice in half or in ¼ so they're actually "bite size".
- Fold a basil leaf and place on top of the bread.
- Then add a chunk of fresh mozzarella (big enough to sit nicely on the leaf/bread).
- Add a cherry tomato on top.
- Stick a wooden toothpick through to hold together.
- Drizzle each bite with a little balsamic vinegar.
- Serve and enjoy!
- *Refrigerate any leftovers
Here’s another fun fan favorite appetizer…
Pecan Bacon and Ranch Cheeseball
What are your favorite appetizers?
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No that is my kind of snack. I love to nibble on things like this while I am watching a movie or the game! This sounds yum!
Nice and easy looking recipe.. those are a few of my favorite things to eat as an appetizer.
Those caprese bites look absolutely amazing! Caprese is always easy enough to make, but small to do as an appetizer that will still look nice. Thanks for sharing this presentation!
Yum these look super delicious! Would be perfect for a pre-dinner snack, or even late night snack! I haven’t tried this before but I should!
These look so delicious! Perfect for a party. I like all the foods included in them and I know those tastes go great together.
Yum! Those look delicious and easy to make! Good appetizers for a party
Absolutely love anything caprese! These look so delicious, I have to try and make them at home for my next get together, thanks for this recipe!
These look delicious! Will definitely have to give it a try!
I love Caprese salad but it’s not always the easiest thing to serve at a party. This is so much easier and with all the same great taste!
I just love a good caprese salad because they are so refreshingly good. This is perfect for me to snack on!
What a cute little appetizer. I wouldn’t be able to stop eating them!
Ooohh mozzarella and basil leaves!!! You got me there. This is an absolutely delicious recipe!
Amazing how a bit of mozzarella, tomato and a piece of basil can just explode with so much flavor!
I didn’t think anything would make me hungry this early in the morning but I was wrong. Those caprese bites look delicious. I love anything that has mozzarella cheese on it. Thanks so much for sharing.
These are a fantastic appetizer option for parties. Most people will like them & it is nice to have non-meat choices.
tomatoes are my favorite so I know I would just LOVE these. I am all about caprese salads usually too.
Mmmm these look delish. I love the little tomatoes and how you turned it into a snack idea – cute!
Oh man, we didn’t have a cheeseball for the holidays this year. My in-laws are coming over Sunday. That’s a good excuse to get one, I do believe. 🙂 Love your caprese bites!
Caprese and bruschetta are two of my favorite foods. In fact, I almost made some bruschetta this morning at about 1 AM because I was craving it so bad! These bites look fabulous and I might just take them to my next family get-together.
These look amazing. I love a good caprese salad or caprese pasta salad. I’ll have to try these next time I am in the mood.
Those are the perfect snackfood – although I’m not sure there would be any left by the time I left the kitchen 😉
That looks so delicious, I don’t make that enough as I would like too! Such a pretty appetizer.
I love bacon and Parmesan cheese! This looks delicious and I’m going to share it with my mommy.
I am hosting a party in a couple months and I am going to make the caprese bites. What a tasty and easy snack to make. I love the presentation.
The Cypress bites look fantastic. I am going to have to try them.
This is perfect as a snack for an event as well – looks really yummy and classy!