Grilled Mozzarella Appetizer
Just two ingredients and you're on your way to a spectacularly simple appetizer! This easy grilled mozzarella cooks on a cedar plank to add a smoky element to the creamy, melty cheese.
Servings: 6 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 ounces mozzarella fresh
- 3 tablespoons preserves
Instructions
- Soak a cedar plank in water for at least 30 minutes, up to 4 hours. This will keep it from burning.
- Preheat your grill to medium high.
- Place your cheese on the plank and add preserves on top. Place plank on top of the grate.
- Grill 10 minutes with lid closed or until it appears to almost burst at the sides.
Notes
Substitutions
- Mozzarella - Use a large mozzarella ball that is as fresh as you can get. I like to use buffalo mozzarella that has a higher fat content.
- Preserves - I like to top this appetizer with apricot preserves, but you can use your favorites. Cherry, blueberry and strawberry all work well.
Variations
- Top with honey, whipped honey or hot honey
- Use nuts on top (like our candied nuts)
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze
- Upgrade with raspberry sauce or strawberry topping instead of preserves
Serving Suggestions
- Crostini
- Crackers
- Flatbread
- Thick Tomato Slices
Nutrition
Calories: 72kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 132mg | Potassium: 16mg | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 141IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 105mg | Iron: 1mg