Bruschetta Burrata
This bruschetta burrata recipe is so simple to make, yet so luxurious to serve and eat! Lightly toasted crusty bread slices are topped with creamy burrata cheese, chopped fresh tomatoes, garlic, basil, a drizzle of olive oil and a balsamic glaze. Serve as an impressive appetizer, snack or even a quick and healthy lunch!
Servings: 6
Calories: 384kcal
Ingredients
- 1 french baguette
- ½ cup olive oil
- 6 oz yellow and red cherry tomatoes sliced thin
- 4 tbsp fresh basil leaves shredded
- 8 oz burrata cheese sliced thin
- 4 tbsp balsamic glaze
- Pinch salt
- cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F / 180 C. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper, set aside.
- Slice the baguette into 12 x ¼ inch thick slices.
- Brush both sides of the baguette slices with oil and arrange on prepared trays.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until lightly golden brown.
- Rotate the trays and turn the bread slices half way through the baking process (at the 10 minute mark) to ensure even cooking.
- Set aside to cool.
- Arrange the crostini on a serving platter.
- Evenly divide the sliced burrata cheese, diced tomatoes and shredded basil leaves between the prepared crostini.
- Season with cracked pepper, salt and a drizzle of balsamic glaze.
- Enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Prepare the crostini ahead of time and store in an airtight container for up to 24 hours.
- Store bought crostini can be used instead of making fresh.
- Only add the balsamic glaze right before you're ready to serve.
- Fresh mozzarella cheese can be used instead of burrata cheese.
- Use gluten free bread to make this recipe gluten free.
Nutrition
Serving: 2slices | Calories: 384kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 261mg | Potassium: 118mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g