Looking for a super easy and make-ahead holiday appetizer? Look no further. Creamy cheese and vinegary peppers are a match made in snacking heaven.
- 8 ounces pearl mozzarella, drained
- 1 cup drained peppadew peppers in brine
- 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
- 5 thyme sprigs, torn in half
- 2 garlic cloves, finely grated
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Extra-virgin olive oil (for drizzling)
- Black pepper, to taste
- Combine mozzarella and peppadew peppers in a bowl.
- Bring vinegar to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add thyme, garlic, salt, and red pepper flakes and simmer, swirling pan occasionally, until mixture is fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour vinegar mixture over mozzarella and peppadew peppers. Drizzle with oil and season to taste with salt and pepper.