Burrata Bruschetta

A plate of bruschetta with cherry tomatoes and burrata, and a bowl of salt in the background.

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A super simple, quick, and easy bruschetta appetizer topped with marinated cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and creamy burrata cheese.

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Servings: servings

Calories: 241kcal

Author: Karishma Pradhan

Equipment

Grill Pan or a cast-iron skillet

Ingredients

4 slices ciabatta bread sliced ½-inch thick | or another thick, crusty bread
2 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil divided
1 small garlic clove
12 ounces cherry tomatoes
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
Salt and black pepper
4 ounces burrata cheese drained

For serving:

A drizzle of olive oil
Flaky salt optional
A few basil leaves

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Instructions

Brush the bread: Using a pastry brush or a spoon, brush 4 slices ciabatta bread on both sides with 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil.
Toast: Preheat a large grill pan or a well-seasoned cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the bread (you may need to do this in batches). Place a heavy object, like a burger press, cast-iron grill press, or cast-iron pan over the bread to press it down.
Cook for 2 - 3 minutes on one side until the oil soaks in, the bread is golden-brown and crisp, and grill marks appear. Flip and cook for 1 - 2 minutes on the other side. Remove from the heat and transfer to a large serving plate. Immediately rub the warm bread with 1 small garlic clove and set aside (do not discard the garlic).
TIP: If needed, increase the heat to medium-high to get defined grill marks and a golden brown color.
Make the topping: While the bread toasts, prepare the topping. Finely grate the remainder of the garlic clove into a medium bowl. Quarter 12 ounces cherry tomatoes (I recommend slicing any larger ones into eighths).
Add the tomatoes, 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, and the remaining 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil to the bowl. Taste, and season with salt and pepper. Allow to sit and marinate for 5 - 10 minutes before serving.
Serve: Divide the tomatoes amongst each slice of bread. Tear 4 ounces burrata cheese into 4 pieces and top each piece of toast, along with A drizzle of olive oil, flaky salt (if using), and a basil leaf.
Serve immediately and enjoy!

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Notes

This is one of those recipes where good quality ingredients will really shine. It's the time for those in-season tomatoes, good bread, and your favorite creamy burrata.
Personally, I love the texture and appearance of grilled bread, so I like using a grill pan, but you can just as easily use a cast-iron skillet. And if you have an outdoor grill, feel free to use that as well!
Make-Ahead: This dish is best served immediately, but you can make the tomato mixture 1 - 2 days in advance (just make sure to add the basil right before serving so it doesn't bruise).

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