Description
This Roasted Tomatoes with Burrata & Balsamic recipe is a flavorful summer appetizer featuring sweet grape tomatoes roasted to perfection with garlic and oregano, topped with creamy burrata cheese, and finished with a tangy homemade balsamic reduction. Served with fresh basil and crusty sliced French baguette, it makes an elegant yet easy dish perfect for entertaining or a light snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Tomatoes and Seasoning
- 2 pints grape tomatoes
- 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Kosher salt, to taste
Cheese and Garnish
- 8 oz. burrata cheese
- fresh basil for garnish
Balsamic Reduction
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
Serving
- sliced French baguette for serving
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for roasting the tomatoes.
- Prepare Tomatoes: In a small baking dish, combine the grape tomatoes, thinly sliced garlic, dried oregano, olive oil, and a pinch of kosher salt. Toss everything to evenly coat the tomatoes with the seasoning and oil.
- Roast Tomatoes: Roast the prepared tomatoes in the preheated oven for 30 minutes until they are softened and slightly caramelized.
- Make Balsamic Reduction: While the tomatoes roast, pour the balsamic vinegar into a small saucepan and bring it to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat and let it gently simmer for 12-15 minutes or until the vinegar has thickened and reduced by about half, coating the back of a spoon. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
- Assemble the Dish: Once the tomatoes are roasted, remove the baking dish from the oven and top the tomatoes with the burrata cheese. Drizzle the balsamic reduction over the burrata and tomatoes, and garnish with fresh basil leaves for a pop of color and flavor.
- Serve: Serve the roasted tomatoes and burrata with sliced French baguette on the side to scoop up the delicious mixture and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- These roasted tomatoes are the tastiest summer appetizer you’ll ever make, bursting with fresh and rich flavors.
- The creamy burrata perfectly complements the sweetness of the roasted tomatoes and the tangy balsamic reduction.
- Serve with crusty French baguette and a chilled bottle of wine for an elegant patio gathering.
- The balsamic reduction can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to a week.
- Feel free to substitute fresh mozzarella if burrata is unavailable, though burrata offers a creamier texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 113
- Sugar: 6.4 g
- Sodium: 291.1 mg
- Fat: 2.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9.6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 13.1 g
- Cholesterol: 6.8 mg
