Mini Caprese Bites: Easy Appetizer with Turkey Bacon Twist
Mini Caprese Bites are a simple and delicious appetizer featuring fresh ingredients and a fun twist with turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 cherry tomatoes
- 12 fresh basil leaves
- 8 oz mozzarella balls
- 6 slices turkey bacon
- 2 tbsp balsamic glaze
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wrap each mozzarella ball in a basil leaf and cherry tomato.
- Wrap each bundled ingredient with half a slice of turkey bacon.
- Place them on a baking sheet and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the bacon is crispy.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the mozzarella in olive oil and herbs beforehand.
- Use toothpicks to assemble the bites for easier serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 bites
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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