Indulge in the creamy goodness of fresh mozzarella cheese, a delightful delicacy that can be crafted right in your own kitchen. With our collection of easy-to-follow recipes, you'll discover the art of making fresh mozzarella from scratch. Learn how to transform simple ingredients like milk, vinegar, and rennet into soft, pillowy balls of mozzarella that burst with flavor. Explore variations like smoked mozzarella, herb-infused mozzarella, and even a vegan mozzarella alternative, catering to diverse tastes and dietary preferences. Embark on this culinary journey and elevate your cheese-making skills to impress your family and friends with homemade mozzarella that will become a staple in your kitchen.
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FRESH MOZZARELLA AND TOMATO
Looking for a quick appetizer idea? Then check out this cheese and fresh tomatoes recipe that requires no cooking at all and is ready in just 30 minutes!
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Appetizer
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- On round plate, arrange tomato and cheese slices alternately. Drizzle oil and vinegar over tomatoes and cheese. Sprinkle with basil and pepper.
- Let stand at room temperature 20 minutes to blend flavors. Cover and refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 310 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g
FRESH TOMATO & MOZZARELLA SALAD
Make and share this Fresh Tomato & Mozzarella Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by CandyTX
Categories Cheese
Time 15m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cut up the tomatoes and mozzarella into large cubes.
- Add basil leaves and drizzle w/ vinegar and olive oil.
- Stir lightly.
- Sprinkle with a little salt.
- Chill at least one hour.
- Store in refrigerator.
TOMATO AND FRESH MOZZARELLA PASTA SALAD
Turn a classic caprese salad into a filling meal with fusilli and a white wine vinaigrette.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 45m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, shallot, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl.
- Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool; add to the bowl with the dressing.
- Add the tomatoes, mozzarella and basil to the bowl and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. The pasta salad is best if served right away.
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FRESH MOZZARELLA AND TOMATO SALAD
A splash of lemon and hint of refreshing mint brighten up the medley of red tomatoes, creamy mozzarella and ripe avocados in this colorful, sensational salad. -Lynn Scully, Rancho Santa Fe, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 25m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, cheese, basil, parsley and mint; set aside., In a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice, oil, salt and pepper. Pour over tomato mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving., Just before serving, stir in avocados. Serve with a slotted spoon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 305 calories, Fat 26g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 309mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 11g protein.
GRILLED PORTOBELLO MUSHROOMS WITH TOMATOES AND FRESH MOZZARELLA
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Prepare the barbecue (medium-high heat).
- Drizzle 3 tablespoons of olive oil over both sides of the mushrooms. Sprinkle the mushrooms with salt and pepper. Drizzle olive oil on grill pan to prevent mushrooms from sticking. Grill until the mushrooms are heated through and tender, about 5 minutes per side.
- Meanwhile, whisk the extra-virgin olive oil and garlic in a medium bowl to blend. Add the tomatoes, cheese, and basil and toss to coat. Season the tomato salad, to taste, with salt and pepper.
- Place 1 hot grilled mushroom gill side up on each of 4 plates. Sprinkle with more salt and pepper. Spoon the tomato salad atop the mushrooms, drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil to finish, about 1 tablespoon and serve.
ROASTED TOMATO, AVOCADO, AND FRESH MOZZARELLA CROSTINI
Roasted tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and avocado are layered on toasted bread in this quick and easy crostini recipe everyone loves.
Provided by Julie Hubert
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Canapes and Crostini Recipes
Time 59m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange tomato slices on the baking sheet and top with about 3 tablespoons olive oil, sea salt, and pepper.
- Roast in the preheated oven until tomatoes are wilted, wrinkly, and scorched in some places, 25 to 30 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Place bread slices in the skillet and cook until crisp and golden in parts, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
- Remove bread from skillet and rub garlic onto each slice; sprinkle sea salt over bread.
- Layer mozzarella cheese on the toasted bread and top with avocado slices. Sprinkle sea salt over avocado and squeeze lemon over it. Top with roasted tomatoes and dill. Drizzle remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil over crostini and sprinkle with flaked salt.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.3 calories, Carbohydrate 14.3 g, Cholesterol 29.9 mg, Fat 21.5 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 253.6 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
OVEN-BAKED CHICKEN WITH FRESH MOZZARELLA & TOMATOES
Vine-ripened tomatoes and fresh mozzarella cheese turn 'same-old, same-old' baked chicken into HEAVEN ON A PLATE. Serve with a crusty baguette and a fresh tossed green salad for the perfect mid-week meal.
Provided by Feast Your Eyes
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Coat casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray; set aside.
- Combine the first seven (7) ingredients in a shallow dish, stir to mix well.
- Dip chicken one piece at a time in the beaten egg and dredge in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing to adhere.
- Place chicken in the prepared casserole dish.
- Bake for 25 minutes. Turn up the heat to BROIL; remove chicken and transfer to a piece of foil. Top with tomatoes, mozarella, and vinegar. Finish cooking for an additional 3 to 5 minutes to melt the cheese.
- Sprinkle with basil and parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 396.6, Fat 14.5, SaturatedFat 6.3, Cholesterol 183, Sodium 700.8, Carbohydrate 14.9, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 3.7, Protein 48.9
FRESH MOZZARELLA PASTA SALAD
A take on a traditional Caprese, but modified into a light summer pasta salad that goes great with anything off the grill, or just on its own. When I eat it on its own, I sometimes add about a cup of any chunked, cold sausage (I suggest pepperoni or a lighter summer sausage). Any pasta is fine, but I like the orzo's size.
Provided by Meghan
Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Italian Pasta Salad Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Stir in the orzo, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until cooked through, but still firm to the bite, about 10 minutes. Drain well, and let cool.
- Mix the mozzarella cheese cubes, tomatoes, basil, crushed red pepper flakes, and salt with olive oil in a salad bowl. Gently mix in the orzo pasta, and toss lightly to coat the ingredients with oil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 370 calories, Carbohydrate 42.5 g, Cholesterol 35.4 mg, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 69 mg, Sugar 3.4 g
FRESH MOZZARELLA, TOMATO, AND BASIL COUSCOUS SALAD
A lovely light salad from Cooking Light! You're used to seeing the cheese/tomato/basil combination, but have you had it with couscous before? Delicious! Prep time includes marinating.
Provided by Julesong
Categories Cheese
Time 45m
Yield 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl combine the tomato, mozzarella, shallots, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and garlic, toss well then refrigerate, covered, to marinate for 30 minutes.
- In a saucepan bring the water to a boil and gradually stir in the couscous; remove from the stove, cover, and set aside for 5 minutes.
- With a fork, fluff the couscous then let cool.
- Add the cooled couscous and chopped basil to the tomato mixture in the bowl and toss.
- Garnish with whole basil leaves and serve.
- Note: part-skim mozzarella cheese can be substituted.
GNOCCHI WITH CHICKEN, PESTO AND FRESH MOZZARELLA
Quick recipe that can be made with prepared gnocchi and pesto, plus chicken breast and fresh mozzarella. Very easy; so easy, I'm sure it borders on a non-recipe. You're really just combining ingredients. You can also experiment with adding other ingredients, like mushrooms or veggies. Anything that needs to be cooked can probably be added at the chicken stage. I did not add any onions or garlic, because the pesto I used already had both, but if your pesto does not, you can add those with the oil as well.
Provided by slocatelli
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes Pasta
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a saucepan. Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper; cook and stir in the hot oil until no longer pink in the middle, 7 to 10 minutes. Remove chicken to a bowl using a slotted spoon, retaining drippings in the pan.
- Pour chicken broth into the saucepan. Bring broth to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon; continue cooking until the broth reduces in volume by about half, 7 to 10 minutes. Return cooked chicken to the saucepan. Stir pesto through the chicken mixture; remove from heat.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. Cook gnocchi at a boil until they float to the top, about 3 minutes. Remove gnocchi from the water to a large bowl using a slotted spoon, retaining water in the pot.
- Place the saucepan with the chicken and pesto over the boiling water; cook and stir over the boiling water until warmed completely, about 5 minutes. Pour chicken and pesto mixture over the gnocchi; add mozzarella and stir until evenly mixed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 570.2 calories, Carbohydrate 20.1 g, Cholesterol 74.9 mg, Fat 44 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 24.5 g, SaturatedFat 15.8 g, Sodium 652.8 mg
QUICK TOMATO-BASIL PASTA WITH FRESH MOZZARELLA
Look for fresh mini mozzarella balls in the gourmet cheese section of your supermarket. This is an easy meal to prepare, and a delicious one ot eat!! Campanelle can also be used for the pasta.
Provided by Chef mariajane
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring 4 quarts water to boil in large pot.
- Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons oil, garlic, and pepper flakes in medium saucepan over medium heat until fragrant but not brown, about 2 minutes. Stir in crushed and diced tomatoes, bring to simmer, and cook until slightly thickened, 15-20 minutes. Stir in 3 tablespoons basil, sugar and 1/2 teaspoons salt.
- Add 1 tablespoons salt and pasta to boiling water. Cook until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup cooking water, drain pasta, and transfer back to pot. Stir in sauce and remaining tablespoons oil, and cook over medium heat until heated through (adding reserved water if pasta seems dry), about 1 minute. Stir in mozzarella and season with salt. Serve, sprinkling with remaining 2 tablespoons basil and Parmesan.
FRESH MOZZARELLA BRUSCHETTA
Make and share this Fresh Mozzarella Bruschetta recipe from Food.com.
Provided by CookingONTheSide
Categories Cheese
Time 25m
Yield 32 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degreesF.
- Slice French bread or baguette into 1/2-inch slices.
- Brush both sides lightly with 2 T olive oil.
- Place on baking sheet.
- Sprinkle lightly with salt, if desired.
- Combine chopped tomatoes, Italian seasoning and crushed garlic.
- Set aside.
- Bake French bread slices in oven for 3 minutes.
- Turn each slice over and bake an additional 2 minutes.
- Remove from oven.
- Spread each slice with a tablespoon of the tomato mixture.
- Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
- Return to oven for 3 minutes or until cheese is melted.
- Serve immediately.
OPEN-FACED GRILLED TUSCAN CHICKEN SANDWICHES WITH FRESH MOZZARELLA
Marinated, grilled chicken with rosemary is served on slices of grilled rustic bread with baby greens and fresh mozzarella cheese.
Provided by Carapelli® Olive Oil
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Carapelli® Olive Oil
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat a grill to medium-high heat or have a ridged grill pan ready.
- Combine 2 tablespoons of the oil, lemon juice, garlic, and 2 teaspoons of the rosemary in a small bowl. Sprinkle salt and pepper over chicken; place in a pie plate or shallow plate. Pour oil mixture over chicken; turn to coat. Let stand at least 10 minutes or up to 20 minutes.
- Transfer chicken to grill with some of marinade clinging; discard marinade on plate. Grill chicken (or cook in a heated ridged grill pan over medium heat) 5 minutes per side or until chicken is no longer pink in center and internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
- Brush remaining 2 tablespoons oil over both sides of bread. Place on grill (or in a large nonstick skillet) and cook 2 minutes per side or until golden brown. Transfer to serving plates; top with greens and cheese. Carve cooked chicken diagonally into 1/2-inch thick slices; arrange over cheese. Top with remaining 1 teaspoon rosemary.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 450 calories, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 100.9 mg, Fat 26.5 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 39.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 748 mg, Sugar 1 g
PASTA WITH MINT, BASIL AND FRESH MOZZARELLA
In this green pasta dish, basil, mint, Parmesan and garlic are blended into a smooth pesto-like sauce, then tossed with pasta, creamy mozzarella and crunchy pine nuts just before serving. Marinating the mozzarella in some of the sauce as the pasta cooks imbues the mild cheese with flavor, and allows it to start softening so it melts in contact with the pasta. Serve this hot or warm, when the cheese is supple and a little runny.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, easy, quick, weekday, pastas, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a small skillet over medium heat, toast pine nuts, shaking the pan frequently, until golden, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate to cool.
- In a blender or mini food processor, combine Parmesan, basil, mint, garlic, salt and chile flakes. Pulse to combine, then add oil and process until smooth, adding more oil if needed to make a smooth paste. Taste and adjust salt and chile flakes if needed.
- Transfer 2 tablespoons sauce to a small bowl and stir in mozzarella. Cover and let marinate at room temperature while boiling the pasta.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Use a mug to scoop out approximately 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain pasta. Transfer pasta to a serving bowl.
- To serve, toss pasta with sauce and marinated mozzarella, adding a little of the reserved pasta water if the mixture looks dry. (It's O.K. if the mozzarella melts slightly while you're tossing.) Top with pine nuts, torn basil and mint, black pepper, Parmesan and another drizzle of oil to serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 785, UnsaturatedFat 32 grams, Carbohydrate 67 grams, Fat 47 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 25 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Sodium 417 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams
TOMATO-BASIL PASTA WITH FRESH MOZZARELLA
Fragrant fresh basil, fresh mozarella and the sweet flavor of organic tomatoes set this pasta apart from others.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until onion is crisp-tender. Stir in tomatoes. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened. Stir in basil.
- Meanwhile, cook and drain pasta as directed on box.
- Stir pasta into sauce. Cook until thoroughly heated. Into large serving bowl, pour pasta and sauce. Gently stir in cheese and pine nuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 640, Carbohydrate 79 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 8 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 820 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 0 g
FRESH MOZZARELLA AND BASIL PIZZA
The simple ingredients on this pizza are so good, and fresh mozzarella is the best! So much better than processed. You can make your dough, or purchase uncooked pizza dough from the bakery dept. of your supermarket.This pizza is very rustic, and very similar to true pizza, in Italy.The fresh ingredients are essential to how good this is.
Provided by KittyKitty
Categories Cheese
Time 1h
Yield 1 pizza, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450°F Shape pizza dough ball into 6-8 inch circle on a lightly floured surface.( Circle doesn't have to be perfect) Place dough on a piece of prachment paper. Fold up edges of dough, forming a 1 inch border. Brush oil evenly over dough with a pastry brush, or drizzle evenly over dough.
- Cover pizza dough circle loosely with plastic wrap, and let rise in warm place, free from drafts, 15 to 20 minutes. Heat pizza stone or heavy baking sheet 10 to 12 minutes in oven. ( I think the pizza stone is much better than the pan).
- Remove and discard plastic wrap from dough. Layer tomato, and next 3 ingredients evenly. Sprinkle with pepper. Carefully transfer dough on parchment paper to pizza stone.
- Bake at 450F for 10 minutes or until crust is golden.
ZUCCHINI WITH FRESH TOMATOES AND MOZZARELLA
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories easy, quick, salads and dressings, side dish
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat a charcoal or gas grill; the fire should be medium-low and the rack about 4 inches from the heat.
- Cut 1 1/2 pounds zucchini into 1/2-inch-thick slices.
- Rub zucchini with olive oil, salt and pepper; grill, turning once, until nicely browned and tender, 6 to 8 minutes.
- As zucchini cooks, slice 1 1/2 pounds tomatoes and 1 pound mozzarella into 1/4 inch rounds.
- Toss (or layer) with the zucchini, and drizzle with balsamic vinegar and olive oil; season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with basil.
FRESH TOMATO AND MOZZARELLA ON TOAST
I really love simple fresh meals. The combination of flavors in this dish is so delicious! Its so yummy and so easy to do you'll want to make it all the time! Its great as a meal, snack or side dish.
Provided by Jenna
Categories Cheese
Time 20m
Yield 6-8 pieces, 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- To prepare, slice tomatoes and french bread.
- Toast the slices of french bread in the toaster.
- Place the toasted french bread pieces on aluminum foil or baking pan.
- Put one layer of tomato slices on each piece of french bread (usually 1 1/2 to 2 tomato slices for each piece of toast).
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top of each piece.
- Bake in toaster oven until cheese is melted.
- Take out of oven and drizzle a small amount of olive oil and balsamic vinegar on top.
- Sprinkle Italian seasoning and salt and pepper to taste, on top.
- Enjoy!
GARLIC CROSTINI WITH FRESH MOZZARELLA
Organic tomatoes, fresh mozarella and basil top baguette slices for a delicious appetizer you can serve in less than 30 minutes.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Appetizer
Time 25m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 425°F. On ungreased cookie sheet, place bread slices. Brush oil on slices of bread. Bake 4 to 5 minutes or until very light golden brown. Cool 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, stir together all remaining ingredients except garlic.
- Cut garlic cloves in half. Rub cut sides of garlic over toasted bread slices. Spoon mixture onto bread slices. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 45, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Appetizer, Sodium 110 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g
BOW TIES WITH FRESH TOMATOES AND MOZZARELLA
I love easy pasta salads, and this one, which comes from Entertaining with the Sopranos, fits the bill perfectly.
Provided by Lynnda Cloutier
Categories Pasta Salads
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. in a large pasta serving bowl, mix the tomatoes, basil, oil, garlic, and salt and pepper to taste. Let stand at room temperature up to two hours.
- 2. Bring at least 4 quarts of salted water to a boil in a large pot. Add the pasta, stir well and cook over high heat, stirring frequently, until the pasta is al dente, tender yet firm to the bite.
- 3. Drain the pasta and toss it with the sauce. Add the mozzarella and toss again. Serve at once. Serves 4 to 6.
Tips:
- Use whole milk: For the best flavor and texture, use whole milk that is at least 3.5% fat content.
- Fresh is best: Use fresh mozzarella cheese for the best results. Fresh mozzarella is soft and creamy, with a delicate flavor that is perfect for salads, pizzas, and other dishes.
- Make sure the mozzarella is properly salted: Mozzarella cheese should be salted before it is used. The amount of salt you add will depend on your personal preference, but a good starting point is 1 teaspoon of salt per pound of cheese.
- Handle the mozzarella cheese gently: Mozzarella cheese is a delicate cheese, so it is important to handle it gently. Avoid tearing or stretching the cheese, as this can cause it to become tough.
- Serve the mozzarella cheese at room temperature: Mozzarella cheese is best served at room temperature. This will allow the cheese to develop its full flavor and texture.
Conclusion:
Fresh mozzarella cheese is a delicious and versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of dishes. With its mild flavor and creamy texture, mozzarella cheese is a perfect addition to salads, pizzas, sandwiches, and other dishes. Whether you are making it from scratch or buying it from the store, be sure to follow these tips to ensure that you are getting the best possible mozzarella cheese.
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