Burrata Bruschetta
An effortlessly elegant dish perfect for impressing friends and family without spending hours in the kitchen.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 loaf French baguette or your favorite crusty bread
- 8 oz burrata cheese substitute with mozzarella if necessary
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- to taste Salt and pepper
- to taste Balsamic glaze optional
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut the baguette into 1-inch thick slices.
- Arrange the slices on a baking sheet and brush them lightly with olive oil.
- Toast the bread in the oven for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown and crispy on the edges.
Topping
- In a mixing bowl, combine the diced cherry tomatoes, minced garlic, chopped basil, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Once the baguette slices are out of the oven and cooled slightly, top each slice with a spoonful of the tomato mixture.
- Tear the burrata into chunks and place a piece on top of each bruschetta.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze if using.
Notes
The tomato mixture can be made a few hours in advance; store separately from the bread to avoid sogginess. Substitute ingredients based on seasonality or preference.