Description
Creamy burrata nestled among roasted peppers and garlic, finished with fresh basil and a drizzle of aged balsamic—served with crusty baguette for dipping. Simple, colorful, and irresistible.
Ingredients
1 (8 oz) container burrata cheese (typically 2 balls)
5 large bell peppers (mixed colors), sliced into ~¼″ strips
5 garlic cloves, smashed
6 fresh basil leaves, roughly torn
1 Tbsp aged balsamic vinegar or glaze
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
Fresh Italian baguette, for serving
Salt and freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 °F (205 °C). Arrange sliced peppers and garlic cloves on a baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper and drizzle with olive oil. Toss to coat evenly.
- Roast for ~25 minutes until softened and lightly charred. Let cool or chill for 1 hour.
- Transfer roasted vegetables and oil to a shallow serving dish. Tear or slice burrata and place in the center.
- Drizzle with balsamic vinegar or glaze. Scatter torn basil on top. Serve with sliced baguette.
Notes
- Add olives or capers for briny contrast.
- Include thyme or oregano for an herb twist.
- Use chili oil or red pepper flakes for heat.
- Honey can replace balsamic for a sweet finish.
- Best served fresh; assemble just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Roasted
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 recipe
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
