Easy Burrata Bread Appetizer with Roasted Tomatoes
Servings: 4 -6
This easy burrata bread appetizer recipe topped with roasted tomatoes is sure to wow your guests! Easy to make and enjoy anytime of year.
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Ingredients
- 225 g (7-8oz) burrata cheese
- 2 cups baby, grape or cherry tomatoes
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp red wine vinegar
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/4 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp chili flakes
- 1 baguette, sliced into half-inch slices
- fresh basil leaves to garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375F. Line a small rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Add the whole tomatoes (baby, cherry or grape tomatoes) to the parchment lined baking sheet. Drizzle the olive oil and red wine vinegar over the tomatoes. Then, sprinkle the seasonings over the tomatoes. Toss to combine and make sure the tomatoes are well-coated.
- Roast the tomatoes for 18-22 minutes or until tomatoes are just starting to burst.
- Remove the tomatoes from the oven and set aside.
- Make the toasted bread: To another baking sheet add the slices of bread. Brush the bread slices with olive oil on one side and place in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Bake for 5-7 minutes, then flip and bake for another 5-7 minutes until toasted. Set aside.
- Assemble the appetizer: In a low bowl or on a plate, add the ball of burrata cheese. Place the roasted tomato mixture around the burrata. Garnish the appetizer with fresh basil. Serve with the toasted bread and allow guest to scoop the creamy cheese onto the top of each slice of bread and then top with the roasted tomatoes.
Notes
- Keep burrata stored in the liquid it comes in until ready to use. Make sure to take the burrata out 30-60 minutes before serving this appetizer. Burrata is best enjoyed at room temperature.
- Get a head start on this recipe by roasting the tomatoes and toasting the bread ahead of time. Store the tomatoes in the fridge and remove from the fridge 30-60 minutes before assembling the appetizer (at the same time you take the burrata out of the fridge). Store the crostini at room temperature until ready to serve.
- Variations - different ways to enjoy this appetizer:
- Grill the bread instead of using the oven during the summer season.
- Keep the tomatoes fresh instead of roasting and season according to the recipe to make more of a cherry tomato bruschetta as a topping.
- Add a drizzle of balsamic glaze or pesto sauce to the burrata cheese before serving to enhance the flavours of the burrata bread appetizer further.
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