Mozzarella-Salami Nibbles

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Number of servings : Prep time: Cooking time: Type of meal : | Hors d’oeuvres | Hors d’oeuvres Special diet

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Type of meal : | Hors d’oeuvres | Hors d’oeuvres

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Ingredients

500 ml (2 cups / 225 g) mozzarella cheese, grated
1 egg, beaten
15 ml (1 tbsp) fresh basil, chopped
60 g (2 oz) salami, diced
Freshly ground pepper, to taste
150 ml (2/3 cup) plain bread crumbs
45 ml (3 tbsp) olive oil
12 slices Italian plum tomatoes

Directions

  1. In a bowl, combine the mozzarella, egg, basil and salami. Season to taste.
  2. Shape mixture into 12 walnut-sized balls and flatten slightly. Press into bread crumbs to coat.
  3. Refrigerate one hour.
  4. In a non-stick pan, heat the oil and brown the balls 2 minutes on each side, or until crisp and golden.
  5. Serve hot on a slice of tomato.

Variation: Use mild Provolone instead of Mozzarella.

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Imported on 2011-01-20 20:26:46 — Original ID:2370