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Baked Caprese Bites

Baked Caprese Bites

Delicious Baked Caprese Bites featuring puff pastry, fresh mozzarella, and cherry tomatoes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Italian
Servings 24 bites
Calories 120 kcal

Equipment

  • 24-cup mini muffin tin
  • Rolling Pin

Ingredients
  

Puff Pastry and Filling

  • 1 sheet frozen puff pastry thawed
  • 6 oz. fresh mozzarella cut into chunks
  • 12 pcs cherry tomatoes halved
  • cooking spray
  • extra-virgin olive oil for drizzling
  • store-bought balsamic glaze for drizzling
  • flaky sea salt
  • 1 Tbsp. fresh basil thinly sliced

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Arrange a rack in center of oven; preheat to 400°. Grease a 24-cup mini muffin tin with cooking spray.
  • On a work surface, roll pastry to a 10" square. Cut into 5 (2") strips, then cut each strip into 2" squares. Transfer squares to prepared tin, making sure bottom is flat.
  • Divide mozzarella among cups. Top with a tomato half, cut side down.
  • Bake puffs until pastry is golden brown and cheese is bubbly, about 20 minutes.
  • Drizzle with oil and balsamic glaze. Sprinkle with sea salt and top with basil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biteCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 0.5mg
Keyword Baked, Bites, Caprese, easy, party, Snack
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