Description
A fresh twist on the classic tomato bruschetta topped with creamy burrata, bright cherry tomatoes, and fresh basil, served on grilled crostini.
Ingredients
- 1 baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch slices
- 1-2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 8 oz burrata cheese, torn
- Fresh basil, torn
- Aged balsamic or balsamic glaze for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F or prepare a grill on medium-high heat.
- Brush both sides of baguette slices with olive oil and toast on a baking sheet for 6-8 minutes or grill until golden.
- Toss cherry tomatoes with olive oil, salt, black pepper, and minced garlic; let sit for 10 minutes.
- When crostini are warm, optionally rub each slice with a cut garlic clove.
- Top each slice with torn pieces of burrata and spoon the marinated tomatoes over the top.
- Finish with torn basil and a drizzle of balsamic before serving.
Notes
Assemble the bruschetta just before serving to keep the bread crisp. Keep components separate when storing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Toasting/Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian