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!!

Here’s another fun fan favorite appetizer…

Pecan Bacon and Ranch Cheeseball

What are your favorite appetizers?