Recipes for Unopened Packaged Mozzarella

Ingredients

• 1 pint cherry tomatoes
• Expired mozzarella cheese balls
• Fresh basil leaves
• Balsamic glaze
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Wash the cherry tomatoes and pat them dry.
2. Thread one cherry tomato onto a skewer, followed by a mozzarella cheese ball and a fresh basil leaf.
3. Repeat the process for the remaining skewers.
4. Arrange the skewers on a serving platter.
5. Drizzle balsamic glaze over the skewers and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
6. Serve the caprese salad skewers immediately.
7. Enjoy the fresh flavors!

Ingredients

• 1 loaf of stale bread
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1/2 cup expired mozzarella cheese, shredded
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Slice the stale bread in half lengthwise.
3. In a small bowl, mix together the softened butter, minced garlic, dried parsley, salt, and pepper.
4. Spread the garlic butter mixture evenly over the cut sides of the bread.
5. Sprinkle the expired mozzarella cheese on top of the garlic butter.
6. Place the bread halves on a baking sheet and bake for about 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
7. Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
8. Slice the bread into pieces and serve warm.
9. Enjoy the cheesy garlic bread!

Ingredients

• 2 large zucchinis
• 1 cup unopened packaged mozzarella, slightly past expiration
• 1 cup marinara sauce
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cut the zucchinis in half lengthwise and scoop out the flesh, leaving a boat-like shape.
3. In a bowl, mix the scooped-out zucchini flesh with the mozzarella, marinara sauce, Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, olive oil, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
4. Fill the zucchini boats with the mixture, pressing down lightly.
5. Place the filled zucchini boats on a baking sheet and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the zucchini is tender and the cheese is melted and golden.
6. Remove from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving.
7. Garnish with fresh basil leaves, if desired.
8. Serve hot and enjoy!

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/2 cup bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 8 small cubes of unopened packaged mozzarella
• 1 cup marinara sauce

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
3. Divide the meat mixture into 8 equal portions.
4. Take a portion of the meat mixture and flatten it on your palm.
5. Place a cube of mozzarella in the center of the flattened meat mixture.
6. Wrap the meat around the mozzarella, sealing it completely.
7. Repeat with the remaining meat and mozzarella cubes.
8. Arrange the stuffed meatballs on a baking sheet.
9. Bake for 25 minutes or until cooked through.
10. In a saucepan, heat the marinara sauce over medium heat until warm.
11. Serve the mozzarella stuffed meatballs with warm marinara sauce.