bocconcini

/ bokontʃini /

plural noun

1. small bite-sized pieces of mozzarella cheese

Word History and Origins

Origin of bocconcini¹

C21: Italian: mouthful

Example Sentences

Or, if you find slightly larger little balls, like bocconcini, just halve or quarter them into bite-size pieces.

From Washington Times

While pepperoni and regular mozzarella are classics for a reason, I've decided here to up the glamour ever so slightly with bocconcini and smoky prosciutto.

From Salon

Bocconcini and ciliegine: These little "pearls" aren't the best mozzarella option.

From Salon

But there's something really cute — and really tempting — about those little cheese balls known as bocconcini.

From Salon

Arazi puts her salad together with burrata or labneh, but I make mine with marinated mozzarella bocconcini straight from the deli counter.

From Salon