Shelly's Recipe

GRILLED MOZZARELLA & TOMATO SKEWERS

Category: Grilled Starters

1 loaf crusty bread
12 ounces grape tomatoes
8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, balls or cut into 1-inch chunks
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons dried sweet basil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Slice bread into 1-inch slices and then cut into bite size pieces. Alternate bread, tomatoes and mozzarella cheese on skewers.

Combine olive oil, sweet basil and garlic in small bowl. Brush over skewers, turning to coat both sides. Sprinkle skewers with salt and pepper. Grill on high heat 1 to 2 minutes until bread is toasted. Turn and grill on other side 1 to 2 minutes. Serve immediately.

Note: If using bamboo skewers, soak in water for at least 30 minutes prior to use.
Makes 6 to 8 skewers.