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Ingredients
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Fresh Mozzarella
Baked Mozzarella Sticks
Caprese Salad
Method
Fresh Mozzarella Preparation
- 1
Assemble the Plate
Slice the fresh mozzarella into rounds and arrange them on a serving plate.
- 2
Add Garnishes
Place fresh basil leaves on top of the mozzarella slices.
- 3
Drizzle
Drizzle balsamic glaze and olive oil over the mozzarella and sprinkle with salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
Baked Mozzarella Sticks Preparation
- 4
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
- 5
- 6
Coat Cheese Sticks
Dip each mozzarella stick into the flour, then into the egg, and finally coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
- 7
Bake
Place the coated mozzarella sticks on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for about 10-15 minutes or until golden brown.
Caprese Salad Preparation
- 8
Slice Ingredients
Slice the fresh mozzarella and tomatoes into even rounds.
- 9
Layer the Salad
On a serving platter, alternate layers of sliced mozzarella and tomatoes.
- 10
Add Basil
Tuck fresh basil leaves between the layers of mozzarella and tomatoes.
- 11
Drizzle and Season
Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar, then sprinkle with salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
