With Julie Geary
Julie Geary of Classic Cooks gets asked to prepare parties all of the time. Just like with the chicken wings three ways, she always is on the lookout for something new and here is another one.
Sure, the same old meatballs are great but why not surprise your guests a little bit this year with these tasty meatballs stuffed with little mozzarella balls wrapped in prosciutto. They will look and smell like delicious meatballs but the surprise will be when they bite into them. After putting on one of the sauces - marinara, Alfredo, or pesto – watch the look of surprise on the faces when they bite into it. The rich flavors form the melted cheese center will combine with the sauce and meatball flavor for a one-of-a-kind experience.
What about the name? The word Caprese comes from the original caprese salad, called Insalata Caprese, which was named after the island of Capri in the Campania region of Italy. It consists of sliced fresh buffalo mozzarella, tomatoes and basil seasoned with olive oil and salt. These meatballs are a variation of that theme, using small mozzarella balls seasoned with olive oil and basil. The small mozzarella pieces are also known as bocconcinis, which means “small mouthful” in Italian. It may be a small mouthful when stuffed in these meatballs but it will be a mouthful with a lot of taste.
