Prosciutto Mozzarella Nests (a.k.a. Eyeball Hors d’Oeuvres)
Delicious little flavor bombs, these Prosciutto Mozzarella Nests can be fancy or fanciful depending on your theme. The best part is how easy they are to put together!
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Servings: 30 nests (assume 3 - 4 per person)
Calories: 90kcal
Ingredients
- 15 slices Prosciutto cut in half
- 15 Manzanilla Olives stuffed with Pimentos Sliced in half shortways. Any green olives stuffed with pimentos will be fine.
- 30 Mozzarella Balls in Herbed Olive Oil See Recipe Notes for alternatives
Instructions
- Cut 15 slices Prosciutto in half so you have 30 shorter pieces.15 slices Prosciutto
- Slice 15 Manzanilla Olives in half short ways, making sure there is some pimento visible in each half.15 Manzanilla Olives stuffed with Pimentos
- Take 30 Mozzarella Balls and use a paring knife or grapefruit spoon to carve out a divot for half an olive to fit into.30 Mozzarella Balls in Herbed Olive Oil
- With the divot facing up, wrap a half slice of prosciutto around each mozzarella ball and place it on the serving plate. Stuff a half olive into the divot of each mozzarella ball.
- Cover with plastic wrap and store in the fridge until ready to serve.
Equipment
- Chef's Knife Optional. This is for cutting the prosciutto slices and olives in half. You can just use the paring knife if you prefer.
- Grapefruit Spoon Or other pointed utensil for carving out a divot in each mozzarella ball. The tip of an old fashioned peeler would work too.
Notes
- Alternative Suggestions for Mozzarella Balls in Herbed Olive Oil
- I find this as a premade “Italian Mozzarella Salad” in the refrigerated foods section at Sam’s Club.
- If you can’t find a premade version, you can make your own by mixing the following ingredients and letting them marinate in the fridge for at least an hour:
- 30 balls of fresh Ciliegine mozzarella
- ½ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning
- ½ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (optional)
Your Own Recipe Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Prosciutto Mozzarella Nests (a.k.a. Eyeball Hors d’Oeuvres)
Amount per Serving
Calories
90
% Daily Value*
Fat
8
g
12
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
19
%
Trans Fat
0.01
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
1
g
Cholesterol
13
mg
4
%
Sodium
78
mg
3
%
Potassium
9
mg
0
%
Carbohydrates
0.1
g
0
%
Fiber
0.1
g
0
%
Sugar
0.01
g
0
%
Protein
6
g
12
%
Vitamin A
9
IU
0
%
Calcium
101
mg
10
%
Iron
0.03
mg
0
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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