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Tortellini Caprese Skewers
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Tortellini Caprese Skewers
Mozzarella Sticks
Olive Crostini
Pizza Dip
Sausage Tarts
Zucchini Bites
Tortellini Caprese Skewers
(Makes 12 brochettes)
Ingredients:
12 boccocini mozzarella balls
12 grape tomatoes
12 cheese tortellini, cooked
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
Salt and pepper
12 (6-inch) wooden skewers
Directions:
Place the mozzarella, tomatoes, and tortellini in a bowl. Add the oil, lemon juice, and basil. Gently toss the mixture to coat everything well. Season with salt and pepper. For each skewer, thread onto the end 1 mozzarella ball, 1 tomato, and 1 tortellini. Place on a serving platter. Serve at room temperature.
Mozzarella Sticks
Ingredients:
Oil for deep frying
1 pound mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2" x 1/2" x 3" sticks
1 cup flour, seasoned with salt and pepper
4 eggs, beaten
2 cups breadcrumbs
Grated Parmesan cheese
Traditional tomato sauce
Directions:
Heat oil to 375 degrees F. in a deep fryer. Dip cheese sticks in egg and then breadcrumbs. Press the sticks into the crumbs to coat well. Fry until golden brown, 1-2 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
Serve with tomato sauce for dipping.
Olive Crostini
Ingredients:
Olive Spread:
3/4 cup black olives
2 garlic cloves, sliced
1 tablespoon capers
Salt and pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
1/2 cup roasted red peppers, cut into thin strips
12 slices Italian bread, sliced 1/2-inch thick
2 balls fresh mozzarella, sliced 1/4-inch thick
Directions:
In a food processor, combine the olives, garlic, capers, salt and pepper.
Slowly add the olive oil until the mixture is a thick paste. Transfer to a bowl and stir in parsley.
Preheat a broiler. Toast bread briefly just to crisp it. Spread a small amount of the olive spread on each toast. Cover with a slice of cheese and top with 2 strips of pepper. Place crostini on a baking sheet and broil 1 minute to melt cheese. Serve.
Pizza Dip
Ingredients:
16 ounces sour cream
1/2 cup pizza sauce
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
16 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup chopped pepperoni
Garlic breadsticks
Directions:
Mix sour cream, sauce, garlic powder, and Parmesan cheese. Spread on a round platter to serve as the pizza base. Sprinkle with the mozzarella cheese. Top with pepperoni. Serve with garlic breadsticks for dipping.
Sausage Tarts
(Makes 48)
Ingredients:
1 (8 ounce) pkg. refrigerated butterflake rolls
1/2 pound Italian sausage, crumbled
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 tablespoon chopped Italian parsley
Salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease miniature muffin tins. Separate each roll into 8 layers. Press one layer into each muffin section. In a skillet, brown the sausage and drain. Spoon equally over dough. Combine eggs, ricotta, parsley, salt, pepper and Parmesan. Spoon over sausage. Bake 20 minutes or until lightly browned.
Zucchini Bites
(Makes about 24 pieces)
Ingredients:
3 cups thinly sliced zucchini (about 4 small zucchini)
1 cup Bisquick mix
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Pepper to taste
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 cup vegetable oil
4 eggs, beaten
Directions:
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking pan. Combine all of the ingredients and spread in the pan. Bake until golden brown, about 25 minutes. Cut into 2 x 2-inch squares and serve.
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