Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 20 fresh mini mozzarella balls (bocconcini)
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 20 leaves fresh basil
  • 6 ounces roasted red bell peppers (chopped into 20 pieces)
  • 20 yellow cherry tomatoes
  • 4 strips cooked bacon (cut into 20 pieces (optional))
  • 20 toothpicks

Instruction

  • Drain the mozzarella balls of liquid and transfer to a small mixing bowl. Pour olive oil over mozzarella and season with red pepper flakes, chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder. Stir to coat.
  • Assemble the bites by using a toothpick to skewer a tomato, basil leaf, roasted red bell pepper, bacon (optional), and a mozzarella ball.