Ingredients

1 pint drained bocconcini

2 tablespoons olive oil

1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes

Coarse salt and ground pepper

1/4 cup fresh basil leaves

Preparation

In a bowl, combine bocconcini, olive oil and red-pepper flakes; season with coarse salt and ground pepper. Marinate at room temperature at least 1 hour (or up to 4 hours). Top with basil and serve with crackers or crostini.