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Prosciutto-Wrapped Mozzarella Bites with Lemon and Dill 🧀🍋
Italian Ciliegine Con Prosciutto Recipe
🍴 Cuisine: Italian
🕒 Prep Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 20 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 20-25 appetizers
🔪 Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1/2 | Mozzarella cheese |
| 1 | Lemon |
| 2 | Garlic cloves |
| 1/4 | Fresh chives |
| 1/4 | Olive oil |
| 9 | Hot red pepper flakes |
| 15 | Fresh mozzarella cheese |
| 1 | Prosciutto |
| 1 | Small sprig of dill |
Instructions:
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Prepare the Lemon Mixture:
- Squeeze lemon juice into a medium bowl.
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Create the Marinade:
- Peel and crush garlic cloves and add them to the bowl.
- Chop fresh chives and add them along with olive oil and hot red pepper flakes.
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Prepare the Cheese:
- Drain the cheese “cherries” or cut fresh mozzarella into 3/4-inch cubes.
- Add the cheese to the lemon mixture and marinate at room temperature for at least 2 hours. You can also cover and refrigerate overnight for deeper flavor.
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Wrap with Prosciutto:
- Cut the prosciutto slices in half lengthwise.
- Take each piece of cheese and wrap it with one slice of prosciutto.
- Place a small sprig of dill on top of the cheese before wrapping.
- Secure each piece with a toothpick.
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Serve:
- Arrange the Italian Ciliegine Con Prosciutto on a platter and serve as appetizers.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 63.1
- Fat: 5.6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10.1mg
- Sodium: 80.2mg
- Carbohydrates: 0.6g
- Fiber: 0.1g
- Sugar: 0.1g
- Protein: 2.9g
This Italian-inspired appetizer is a delightful combination of creamy mozzarella cheese, zesty lemon, aromatic garlic and chives, spicy red pepper flakes, savory prosciutto, and fresh dill, offering a burst of flavors and textures in every bite. Perfect for gatherings, parties, or even as a light snack, these Italian Ciliegine Con Prosciutto are sure to impress your guests and tantalize their taste buds. Enjoy the simplicity and elegance of this classic Italian dish! 🇮🇹🧀🍋
