Description
A simple and delicious recipe for Burrata Bruschetta, perfect as an appetizer or a light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 baguette, sliced into 1-inch rounds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for brushing)
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 oz burrata cheese, torn into pieces
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, torn
- 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet and brush both sides with olive oil.
- Toast the baguette slices in the oven for 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
- While the bread is toasting, prepare the topping: In a bowl, combine the halved cherry tomatoes, torn basil leaves, salt, and pepper. Gently toss to combine.
- Once the crostini are toasted, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly.
- Top each toasted baguette slice with a generous spoonful of the tomato and basil mixture.
- Add a piece of burrata cheese on top of each bruschetta, gently tearing it into smaller pieces.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze, if using, and serve immediately.
Notes
- For best flavor, use fresh, high-quality burrata cheese.
- Feel free to add other toppings like olives or roasted peppers for variety.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the bread’s crispness and burrata’s creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bruschetta
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg