Paul and I love ordering baked mozzarella when we go out to our favorite local Italian restaurant Scaddabush. Without fail, it is always the first thing we ask them to bring to the table even before we have has a chance to order our drinks. We like it so much I decided to make it at home for us and our friends to enjoy. It is so easy and full of flavour, you will impress anyone you make it for.

Here is what you will need:

• 1 oven proof skillet (I used a 3 inch cast iron skillet)
• 1 mozzarella ball
• Olive Oil
• Hot peppers
• Sun dried tomatoes diced
• Cherry or grape tomatoes
• Pepper
• Panchetta diced
• Hot sauce (optional)

Here is how to make it:

• Heat the over to 350°
• In a mini skillet drizzle a little bit of olive oil
• Place the mozzarella ball in the pan
• Add, hot peppers, sun dried tomatoes, cherry or grape tomatoes and the pancetta if using to the skillet
• Drizzle with hot sauce and pepper
• Bake in the oven for 15 – 20 minutes
• Sever with Garlic toast

I hope this recipe inspires you to be creative in your kitchen – enjoy!