Name: Easy Keto Marinated Mozzarella Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 130 min
Yield: 10 serves
Ingredients: 14 ounces cherry bocconcini (or mozzarella pearls); 1 tablespoon fresh thyme (roughly torn); 2 teaspoons Whole Peppercorns; 1-2 large red chili (thinly sliced); 3 cloves garlic (thinly sliced); 1 teaspoon Salt; 1/2-1 cup olive oil

This simple recipe involves no cooking at all! Our Easy Keto Marinated Mozzarella Cheese makes a great snack or addition to your charcuterie platter.

It’s a great one to throw together to impress at your next game day party, family gathering or potluck. Or add it to your favorite salad, melt atop your keto pizza, or just eat it straight from the jar.

Be aware that the highest quality Olive Oils will solidify when chilled, you can combat this by using half Extra Virgin Olive Oil and half Light Olive Oil. Or just leave your marinated cheese out at room temperature for 30 minutes before digging in.

The recipe is super adaptable, the flavor combinations for your marinade are almost endless. Why not try;

Rosemary, sage and garlic
Oregano, basil and lemon
Garlic and chili

We’ve made a few changes in calculating the nutritional information as a fair bit of the oil will be left in the jar once the cheese is demolished. You can use the remaining flavorsome oil in your favorite salad dressing or to saute your next steak.

The recipe makes 10 serves. The serving size will depend on what size bocconcini or mozzarella pearls you use. The cheese can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or when the cheese reaches the use by date – just ensure it is all submerged in the oil.

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Ingredients for Making Your Easy Keto Marinated Mozzarella Cheese:

14 ounces of Cherry Bocconcini or Mozzarella Pearls
1 tablespoon of Fresh Thyme, roughly torn
2 teaspoons of Whole Peppercorns
1-2 large Red Chili’s, thinly sliced
3 cloves of Garlic, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon of Salt
½-1 cup of Olive Oil

Instructions for Making Your Easy Keto Marinated Mozzarella Cheese:

In a medium to large glass jar, add half the bocconcini and top with half of the thyme, peppercorns, chili and garlic.
Add the salt and top with the remaining bocconcini, thyme, peppercorns, chili and garlic.
Pour over the oil until all the ingredients are covered.
Place the lid on the jar and give it a light shake to mix the ingredients.
Store in the fridge for at least 2 hours to infuse, before enjoying.

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If you want to make a larger batch of Easy Keto Marinated Mozzarella Cheese, simply adjust the serving amounts in our easy to use recipe card below. The measurements and ingredients will adjust themselves, and all you have to do is follow the method.