Marinated Greek Yogurt Cheese Balls
- 2 cups Greek Yogurt (full Fat Or 2%)
- 1/2 teaspoons Salt
- 2 teaspoons Za'atar Seasoning, Divided
- Olive Oil, As Needed To Fill Jars
- 1 Tablespoon Chopped Chives
- Combine yogurt, salt and 1 teaspoon zaatar.
- Scoop mixture into cheesecloth and knot tightly.
- Place cheesecloth bundle into a mesh strainer over a bowl.
- Leave on the counter at room temperature for 1 hour.
- Drain the liquid that forms in bowl and then refrigerate for 2448 hours.
- Remove strained yogurt from cheesecloth and form 1-ounce balls with your hands or a cookie scoop.
- Place cheese balls in a jar and fill with olive oil, remaining teaspoon of zaatar and chives.
- Refrigerate for 24 hours.
- Serve spread on crackers or crusty bread and topped with a sprinkling of sea salt.
greek yogurt, salt, zaatar seasoning, olive oil, chives
Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/appetizers-and-snacks/marinated-greek-yogurt-cheese-balls/ (may not work)