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Baked Mozzarella Appetizer

Well happy Friday to you! I cannot believe how quickly this week has flown by. It probably helped that I had a quick trip to Philadelphia for work. Unfortunately I did not partake in any cheesesteaks. Maybe on the next trip.

With that aside, let’s talk about today’s recipe. I am all about entertaining. I’m also all about appetizers that can be quickly put together for parties. While at BlogHer earlier this year I got a lot of really fun ‘swag’ including a cute little cast iron skillet. My first thought was a delicious spinach and artichoke dip that could be baked right in the serving dish. I then decided to step outside of the box a little and thought of this tasty Baked Mozzarella Appetizer made with 1/2 of a fresh mozzarella ball and marinara sauce. It’s that simple. And delicious, might I add.

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Author: April | Food n' Focus
Serves: 6
Ingredients
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • ½ fresh mozzarella ball
  • Fresh basil
  • Toast points
Instructions
  1. In an oven-safe dish, place ½ of the mozzarella ball, flat side down. Gently pour the pasta sauce around the cheese.
  2. Bake the dish at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the sauce is bubbly. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with fresh basil. Serve with toast points.
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  1. Marnely Rodriguez-Murray says

    August 8, 2014 at 7:06 am

    My go to appetizer is always a cheese platter!

    Reply
  2. Linda romer says

    August 8, 2014 at 7:30 am

    My go to appetizer is usually a great dip like hummus, salsa or chili with homemade chips.

    Reply
  3. GTT says

    August 8, 2014 at 7:37 am

    my go to appetizer has to be my smoked chicken wings, however if we are talking dips then I have received a lot of strong reviews for my Muenster Artichoke Dip

    Reply
  4. Renata S says

    August 8, 2014 at 7:54 am

    Guacamole and Salsa with Tortilla Chips is my go-to appetizer!

    Reply
  5. Amy M. C. says

    August 8, 2014 at 7:54 am

    Chips & Homemade Gucamole!

    Reply
  6. Angela Arthur says

    August 8, 2014 at 8:07 am

    My Go To Is Bruschetta

    Reply
  7. Kendal Barriere says

    August 8, 2014 at 8:10 am

    Buffalo chicken dip

    Reply
  8. Vivian Eaton says

    August 8, 2014 at 8:22 am

    This is a keeper. It’s sounds really good and i’ll be trying it. Thanks for posting it and the giveaway.

    Reply
  9. Leann Lindeman says

    August 8, 2014 at 9:08 am

    My favorite is the classic layered taco dip!

    Reply
  10. Corinne says

    August 8, 2014 at 9:12 am

    I love a good cucumber sandwich

    Reply
  11. Mari says

    August 8, 2014 at 9:25 am

    Wow this looks wonderful must try!!!!

    Reply
  12. Sun says

    August 8, 2014 at 9:57 am

    Spinach dip in a bread bowl or chili con queso dip!

    Reply
  13. Dee Fedor says

    August 8, 2014 at 10:46 am

    My go to app would have to be a dip with greek yogurt, fat free cream cheese, cheddar, green chilis, taco seasoning and salsa.

    Reply
  14. Sara W. says

    August 8, 2014 at 10:47 am

    I love serving bruschetta for an appetizer!

    Reply
  15. Sandy Headtke says

    August 8, 2014 at 12:07 pm

    I’m embarrassed to say Pigs in a Blanket.

    Reply
  16. Holly E says

    August 8, 2014 at 12:36 pm

    I love guacamole and chips.

    Reply
  17. Sheila K. says

    August 8, 2014 at 3:16 pm

    My go-to appetizer is homemade hummus and warm pita wedges!

    Reply
  18. cindyzs says

    August 8, 2014 at 4:57 pm

    buffalo shrimp, bacon wrapped almost anything, chicken wings, chips and salsa, i could keep going, lol

    Reply
  19. miranda says

    August 8, 2014 at 4:58 pm

    carrots and hummus

    Reply
  20. Ray S says

    August 8, 2014 at 5:36 pm

    BBQ Chicken Wings are a family favorite!

    Reply
  21. Athena R says

    August 8, 2014 at 7:08 pm

    Taco dip

    Reply
  22. gary says

    August 8, 2014 at 7:10 pm

    tequila guac with homemade tortilla chips

    Reply
  23. Nicole S. says

    August 8, 2014 at 8:13 pm

    Guacamole and nachos!

    Reply
  24. Donna L says

    August 8, 2014 at 8:44 pm

    My favorite appetizers are chicken wings and pigs in a blanket.

    Reply
  25. Georgiana says

    August 8, 2014 at 10:13 pm

    Cheese and crackers with dried fruit is nice!

    Reply
  26. Rona K. says

    August 9, 2014 at 6:13 am

    Bread with olive oil for dipping. This mozzarella recipe sounds perfect!

    Reply
  27. Pudyqat says

    August 9, 2014 at 5:25 pm

    My Go-to-Appetizer is stuffed mushrooms or chips and dip

    Reply
  28. Tara T. says

    August 10, 2014 at 5:36 pm

    salsa and chips

    Reply
  29. bianca @ sweet dreaming says

    August 11, 2014 at 9:33 am

    stuffed mushoroms

    Reply
  30. Rachel says

    August 11, 2014 at 2:15 pm

    How hot must the oven be?

    Reply
    • Food n' Focus says

      August 11, 2014 at 3:08 pm

      Oh good catch! Sorry about that… 400 degrees.

      Reply
  31. David says

    August 12, 2014 at 3:54 pm

    We either go with fried cheese or baked nachos. You can’t go wrong with either.

    Reply
  32. manda says

    August 13, 2014 at 1:46 pm

    Chips and salsa

    Reply
  33. Dandi D says

    August 13, 2014 at 3:03 pm

    We really love to eat cucumbers and hummus around here.

    Reply
  34. Molly Burke says

    August 13, 2014 at 3:43 pm

    Since I’m gluten-free, I love a good seven-layer bean dip + corn tortilla chips! But this looks amazing, too!

    Reply
  35. betsy says

    August 14, 2014 at 11:39 am

    Sushi

    Reply

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