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Mozzarella-Filled Cherry Tomatoes with Balsamic Glaze

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  • Author: Ciao Chow Bambina
  • Category: Appetizer

Description

Looking for the perfect appetizer for NYE? Look no further! Mozzarella-Filled Cherry Tomatoes with Balsamic Glaze will fit perfectly on your party menu!

 


Ingredients

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  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes
  • 1/3 lb. low-moisture mozzarella
  • 1 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 12 cloves garlic, minced
  • salt & fresh ground pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare tomatoes by cutting just enough off the bottoms so they stand tall on the plate.
  2. Next, cut a small amount off the top and scoop out the center.
  3. Cut mozzarella into small cubes to fit the center of the hollowed out tomatoes.
  4. Fill each tomato with mozzarella.
  5. Place tomatoes on serving platter.
  6. In the meantime, in a medium sized sauce pan over medium heat, pour balsamic vinegar and add the chopped garlic.
  7. Cook down until a glaze is formed, about 20 minutes, or when the vinegar coats the back of a spoon.
  8. Remove from heat and let cool.
  9. Drizzle glaze over tomatoes.
  10. Add salt and pepper (to taste).
  11. Serve.