Cook the Book: Pork Sausage Spiedini with Bocconcini and Cherry Tomatoes

Gluten Free
Health score
1%
Cook the Book: Pork Sausage Spiedini with Bocconcini and Cherry Tomatoes
45 min.
6
488kcal

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Get ready to elevate your next meal with a delightful and savory dish that’s perfect for any occasion! Introducing the Pork Sausage Spiedini with Bocconcini and Cherry Tomatoes—a gluten-free recipe that's sure to impress your family and friends at the dinner table.

This dish blends juicy pork sausage, creamy bocconcini, and plump cherry tomatoes, all beautifully threaded together on skewers. The aromatic notes of fresh basil and garlic combine to create a mouthwatering flavor experience that resonates with the essence of Italian cuisine. Whether you're planning a cozy family lunch or a festive dinner party, these spiedini are not only visually appealing but also incredibly satisfying.

In just 45 minutes, you can whip up these delicious skewers, which serve six people. With each serving boasting 488 calories, they're a hearty meal that doesn’t compromise on flavor. The simplicity of the preparation makes it an ideal choice for both novice cooks and seasoned chefs. Plus, with the added bonus of being gluten-free, this dish accommodates a variety of dietary needs without sacrificing taste.

So, gather your ingredients, fire up the oven, and let's embark on a culinary adventure that will leave your taste buds dancing and your guests clamoring for seconds!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • pound baby mozzarella balls 
  • tablespoons basil fresh minced for garnish
  • cloves garlic minced
  • servings olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin for drizzling
  • teaspoon salt 
  • 12 ounces sausage meat 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • skewers

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  2. In a medium bowl, use a fork to break up the bulk sausage.
  3. Add the minced garlic, the 3 tablespoons minced basil, the salt, and the pepper, and blend the ingredients with the fork. Form balls of the sausage mixture, the same size as the cherry tomatoes. (The heat of your hands will soften the fat in the meat and bind the shape.)
  4. Place the meatballs on a rimmed baking sheet.
  5. Bake until they are brown and have rendered their fat into the baking sheet, 12 minutes.
  6. Thread the meatballs, bocconcini, and cherry tomatoes onto 12-inch bamboo skewers, alternating and using 2 of each per skewer.
  7. Drizzle olive oil over the skewers and sprinkle with the remaining minced basil.

Nutrition Facts

Calories488kcal
Protein17.84%
Fat81.66%
Carbs0.5%

Properties

Glycemic Index
26.67
Glycemic Load
0.17
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
6.3799999343312%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:488.01kcal
24.4%
Fat:45.24g
69.6%
Saturated Fat:12.29g
76.82%
Carbohydrates:0.63g
0.21%
Net Carbohydrates:0.54g
0.2%
Sugar:0.02g
0.02%
Cholesterol:68.04mg
22.68%
Sodium:802.47mg
34.89%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:22.23g
44.46%
Calcium:280.67mg
28.07%
Vitamin E:2.13mg
14.23%
Vitamin B3:2.69mg
13.44%
Vitamin K:13.1µg
12.48%
Vitamin B1:0.16mg
10.63%
Vitamin B6:0.19mg
9.71%
Zinc:1.26mg
8.39%
Vitamin B12:0.48µg
8.03%
Phosphorus:79.66mg
7.97%
Vitamin D:0.74µg
4.91%
Iron:0.78mg
4.36%
Potassium:152.01mg
4.34%
Vitamin B2:0.07mg
4.23%
Vitamin B5:0.39mg
3.94%
Manganese:0.06mg
3.08%
Copper:0.05mg
2.41%
Magnesium:9.25mg
2.31%
Vitamin A:96.32IU
1.93%
Vitamin C:1.04mg
1.27%