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Sweet ‘n Spicy Balsamic Blistered Tomatoes with Burrata

February 18, 2021 By Jessica 2 Comments

The viral feta craze has taken the world by storm. Let’s give burrata a some lovin’, served with balsamic blistered tomatoes and fresh herbs. 

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Our local grocery store is officially out of feta. I went to grab some so I could make this Eggs in Purgatory Skillet one night for dinner this week and BOOM… the shelf was empty. Next to the lonely space was a few containers of burrata so I figured… let’s get crafty and create something new. 

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I’ve always been a big fan of burrata. Silky, smooth mozzarella filled with cream… I mean, come on. What’s not to love here? It truly is a heavenly cheese. It’s pretty versatile, too! Works wonders on flatbread pizza, dolloped into soup, and it pairs really well with grilled peaches in the summer. 

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INGREDIENTS FOR BALSAMIC BLISTERED TOMATOES WITH BURRATA:

Cherry Tomatoes: I absolutely adore the flavor of roasted cherry tomatoes. They slightly caramelize on the outside, which creates a huge depth of smokey-sweet flavor. Can you use another variety of tomatoes in this recipe? Probably. However I’d recommend cherry or grape tomatoes for the best results. 

Balsamic Vinegar: There’s some sort of magic that happens when you heat balsamic vinegar. It thickens, the acidity vanishes and it becomes this sweet liquid gold that’s almost indescribable. Balsamic + tomatoes are an excellent combination so we’re gonna roll with it on this recipe. 

Olive Oil: I’m a little obsessed with Greek olive oil. I recently discovered a gal in Huntersville that sells some from her parent’s olive farm in Sparta. How cool is that?

Garlic: I don’t think this ingredient needs an explanation. Is it mandatory? No. Is it recommend? Always. Garlic is like bacon, it makes everything better.

Herbs: Oregano does wonders with tomatoes. I used dried oregano in this recipe because that’s what I had on hand. I also like to sprinkle some fresh basil and Italian parsley before serving for an extra pop of freshness. 

Seasonings: A good shake of salt and pepper will do the trick. To take things over the top, I opt for a heavy sprinkle of red pepper flakes. I’m a huge fan of heat, so this is right up my alley. Not very fond of spicy foods? No problem, the red pepper flakes are totally optional. 

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Sweet 'n Spicy Balsamic Blistered Tomatoes with Burrata
 
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Prep time
10 mins
Cook time
30 mins
Total time
40 mins
 
The viral feta craze has taken the world by storm. Let's give burrata a some lovin', served with balsamic blistered tomatoes and fresh herbs.
Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 8 oz. Burrata
  • 2 Cherry Tomato Clamshells
  • 6 Garlic Cloves, smashed
  • 1 Tbsp. Olive Oil
  • 2 Tbsp. Balsamic Vinegar
  • ½ tsp. Dried Oregano
  • 2 tsp. Dried Red Pepper Flakes, optional
  • Salt + Pepper, to taste
  • Fresh Italian Parsley and Basil, to garnish
  • Pesto, for serving
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400F.
  2. Add tomatoes and garlic to a roasting dish and pour over olive oil, balsamic vinegar, dried oregano, red pepper flakes and salt + pepper. Shake to combine.
  3. Bake for 30 minutes, or until tomatoes have blistered and are splitting. Remove from oven and set aside.
  4. Spoon blistered tomatoes onto a serving platter and top with burrata, pesto and crostini. Enjoy immediately.
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NOTES ON THIS RECIPE: 

  • Want to mix things up? Try adding marinated artichoke hearts, Kalamata olives or your favorite Italian meat during the baking process. Can we say antipasto? 😉
  • The pesto isn’t mandatory, just a nice addition. I’ve got a few on the blog if you want to make yours from scratch. Check them out here. 
  • I thought about adding white wine, lemon juice or a drizzle of honey at the end. Those will be spin-off blogs, but pleases let me know if you try any of those in the comments! 

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  1. TC

    October 26, 2024 at 8:34 pm

    So good

    Instant favorite

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    • Jessica

      October 29, 2024 at 8:50 am

      So glad you love them as much as we do!

      Reply

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