Top 11+ bocconcini recipes that are too good to keep to ourselves
Bocconcini are small, bite-sized balls of mozzarella that are an absolute delight to toss into salads, hearty pastas, or just have on their own. Light in flavour with a satisfying, chewy texture that’s incredibly moreish, it’s safe to say these small pearls are popular even amongst the pickiest of eaters.
From a fresh tomato medley appetiser to sweet and salty peach and bocconcini-topped flatbreads, we’ve curated our favourite bocconcini recipes that you’ll want to save for the next time you have a tub to finish in the fridge.
How long does bocconcini last in the fridge after opening?
If stored properly, it can last for about five to six days in the fridge. However, we’d suggest finishing them as soon as you can after opening and always reading the manufacturer’s label for specific storage instructions.
The best bocconcini recipes to try 2026
When we think of bocconcini, our minds instantly pair them with fresh, gourmet tomatoes. And this easy recipe highlights four different varieties of tomatoes paired with, you guessed it, bocconcini. Taking only 15 minutes to make, it’s the perfect appetiser or snack to whip up when guests show up unannounced.
Photography Tim Roberts, styling Michele Cranston and David Morgan
You can make your flatbread from scratch (using this three-ingredient recipe) or just pick up some pre-made pizza dough from your local supermarket to skip the kneading for this delicious peach and bocconcini flatbread number. While you can pick and choose your toppings, bocconcini are a must.
risotto with meatballs recipe
Fried sausage meatballs, melted bocconcini, peas, and creamy risotto – Karen Martini’s risotto recipe is the perfect cosy meal that we’ll be making on repeat all season long.
Cheesy Italian mozzarella and tomato dip
A gooey, cheesy tomato dip that you can whip up in just 15 minutes? Sign us up. Expect an explosion of Italian herbs, juicy tomatoes, and, of course, baby bocconcini. Serve with your favourite flatbread and watch the dip disappear within seconds.
Pasta salad with pesto cooked prosciutto and cherry tomatoes
A vibrant Italian-inspired pasta is the ultimate mid-week pick-me-up. Fresh, light, and packed with flavour. With pancetta, pesto, bocconcini and baby spinach in the mix, this is the perfect addition to your weeknight dinner rotation.
A perfectly balanced bowl awaits with this super-simple 15-minute caprese chicken pasta. Ideal for an easy office lunch, this single-serve recipe is a great no-fuss addition to your weekday menu. Combining juicy, tender chicken with creamy bocconcini…what’s not to love?
italian soup
Garnished with bocconcini, basil and a generous drizzle of olive oil, this Italian chicken and borlotti bean soup is the ultimate winter warmer. This recipe makes enough to serve six, so make sure you save it (and have it handy to share) for when the entire family comes over for dinner.
Pork and chorizo orecchiette with mozzarella with chilli flakes
With a simple and budget-friendly packet of pork mince, this pork and chorizo orecchiette has just the right amount of spice to jazz up your weeknight dinners. Topped with torn bocconcini, chilli flakes, and basil, this is a must-try recipe for any pasta lover.
Creamy pumpkin, almond and three cheese pasta
Another pasta dish that is guaranteed to impress is this creamy pumpkin, almond, and three-cheese number. With fresh bocconcini and the blanched nuts tossed through, every bite is a textural explosion.
Crispy cheesy arancini with radicchio salad
Crispy on the outside, gooey on the inside…these deep-fried cheesy morsels are mouthwateringly good. Serve with a fresh, leafy salad for a bit of balance, or just have on their own.
Dinner is ready, all in one delicious tray with this four-cheese stuffed chicken parmigiana recipe. A cheese-lover’s dream—expect this chicken parma to be packed with flavour and topped with melted bocconcini to really seal the deal.
