Marinated Mozzarella

MARINATED MOZZARELLA From Southern Living 2007 Holdiay Dinners Make Ahead Prep: 20 min Chill: 8 hr 3 (8-oz) blocks mozzarella cheese 1 (8.5-oz) jar sun-dried tomatoes, drained and halved 1/2 cup olive oil 3 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh flat-leave parsley 1 tsp. garlic powder 1 tsp. onion powder 1/2 tsp. dried oregano 1/2 tsp. dried Italian seasonings 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper Garnish: Flat-leaf parsley sprigs or fresh rosemary stems 1. Cut block of cheese into 1-inch cubes. Arrange cheese cubes and tomato halves in an 8-inch baking dish. 2. Whisk together 1/2 cup olive oil, chopped parsley, and next 6 ingredients

pour evenly over cheese cubes. Cover and chill at least 8 hours or up to 24 hours. Transfer mixture to a serving plate. Garnish with fresh flat leaf parsley springs or spear tomato halves and cheese cube with short rosemary stems, if desired. Drizzle with marinade, if desired.

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