Recipes for Buffalo Mozzarella

Safe ways to use buffalo mozzarella past its expiration date

Expired Buffalo Mozzarella Pizza

Expired Buffalo Mozzarella Pizza

Transform expired buffalo mozzarella into a delicious pizza topping. By thoroughly cooking the pizza, any potential bacteria from the expired cheese will be eliminated.

Prep time:
15 minutes
Cook time:
20 minutes
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 1 pre-made pizza dough
  • 150g expired buffalo mozzarella, sliced
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Fresh basil leaves for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven according to the pizza dough package instructions.
  2. Roll out the pizza dough and place it on a baking sheet.
  3. Spread tomato sauce evenly over the dough.
  4. Arrange the expired buffalo mozzarella slices on top of the sauce.
  5. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the pizza.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and melted.
  7. Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly.
  8. Garnish with fresh basil leaves.
  9. Slice and serve hot.
  10. Ensure the pizza is cooked thoroughly to eliminate any potential bacteria from the expired cheese.
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⚠️Difficulty level: medium
Buffalo Mozzarella Crostini

Buffalo Mozzarella Crostini

A savory appetizer that utilizes slightly expired buffalo mozzarella to create delicious crostini bites.

Prep time:
10 minutes
Cook time:
10 minutes
Servings:
2

Ingredients

  • 4 slices of baguette
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 slices of slightly expired buffalo mozzarella
  • 2 ripe tomatoes, sliced
  • Fresh basil leaves
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Brush the baguette slices with olive oil and place them on a baking sheet.
  3. Bake the baguette slices for about 5 minutes until they become crispy and golden brown.
  4. Remove the baguette slices from the oven and let them cool slightly.
  5. Top each slice with a slice of slightly expired buffalo mozzarella.
  6. Arrange a few tomato slices on top of the mozzarella.
  7. Season with salt and pepper, and garnish with fresh basil leaves.
  8. Place the crostini back in the oven for an additional 5 minutes until the mozzarella melts.
  9. Serve the buffalo mozzarella crostini warm as an appetizer.
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy
Caprese Skewers with Expired Buffalo Mozzarella

Caprese Skewers with Expired Buffalo Mozzarella

A simple and refreshing appetizer that repurposes expired buffalo mozzarella in a safe and delicious way. The mozzarella is combined with fresh tomatoes and basil, creating a classic caprese flavor.

Prep time:
10 minutes
Cook time:
0 minutes
Servings:
5

Ingredients

  • 10 cherry tomatoes
  • 10 fresh basil leaves
  • 10 wooden skewers
  • 200g expired buffalo mozzarella, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Extra virgin olive oil for drizzling

Instructions

  1. Thread one cherry tomato, one basil leaf, and one piece of buffalo mozzarella onto each skewer.
  2. Repeat until all ingredients are used.
  3. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil.
  5. Serve immediately and enjoy.
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy

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