Caprese Bites | Delish

This is the easiest holiday appetizer that always wins. DIRECTIONS 1. In a small bowl, stir together mozzarella, olive oil, Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper flakes, and season with salt. Set aside. 2. Assemble skewers: Layer a cherry tomato, basil leaf, marinated mozzarella ball, and another cherry tomato. Place on your serving platter. 3. Make balsamic glaze: In a small saucepan or skillet, bring balsamic vinegar to a low simmer. Let thicken until syrupy, 15 minutes. Set aside to cool and thicken. 4. Drizzle skewers with balsamic glaze and serve. INGREDIENTS 8 oz. mozzarella balls 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 tsp. Italian seasoning 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes kosher salt 24 cherry tomatoes 12 fresh basil leaves 1 c. balsamic vinegar SUBSCRIBE to delish: http://bit.ly/SUBSCRIBEtoDELISH FOLLOW for more #DELISH! Facebook:   / delish   Twitter:   / delishdotcom   Instagram:   / delish   Pinterest:   / delish.com   Google+: https://plus.google.com/+delish/posts