What’s Cooking in Gail’s Kitchen? The Clean Plate Club: Tomato Burrata Crostini! One look, one whiff, and one bite is all you need to be satisfied with this gastronomic appetizer. The intensity of slow-roasted tomatoes releases a tangy sweetness that marries well with the luscious creaminess of burrata cheese. Now balance that out with the subtle smokiness of paper-thin hard salami intermingling with aromatic basil leaves. You have just been transported to seventh heaven, inspired by the taste of Italy. Need I say more?
TOMATO BURRATA CROSTINI
Ingredients:
1 pint grape tomatoes
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 bakery flatbread, plain
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/8 teaspoon oregano
1/8 teaspoon marjoram
1/8 teaspoon basil
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
8 ounces burrata cheese
8 thin slices of hard salami
Fresh basil
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 400Β°. Toss tomatoes in olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper. Warm an iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add seasoned tomatoes. Roast tomatoes 15-20 minutes until they blacken slightly and begin to burst. Brush both sides of flatbread with olive oil. Cut flatbread into 8 pieces and place on a pizza pan. Sprinkle with oregano, marjoram, basil, and garlic powder. Bake in the preheated oven for 5 minutes. Remove. Place burrata in a shallow dish. Divide it into 8 portions, cutting slowly to keep the creamy filling in the mozzarella shell. Transfer each portion to the flatbread, spreading burrata cheese as needed. Layer thin salami over burrata. Tear or fold to fit the shape of the flatbread. Add roasted tomatoes. Bake 5-8 minutes until edges begin to char. Remove crostini from oven. Garnish with fresh basil leaves. Serve warm.
Lovely snack!
Thank you.
Joanna
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Ever since the first time I tasted burrata, I remain on a quest to buy it whenever I find it made fresh daily. It goes fast, so buy it when you see it!!!! ππ
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Yummo! About to plant our tomato crop for the season.
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Ooh. Itβs only a matter of time before youβll have an abundance. ππ
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Ah! Tomato season queen! What better way to showcase a perfect tomato and magnificent cheese!
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Tomatoes are so versatile. The ideas are endless. ππ
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Ah! Italy! Food heaven! πππ
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I can only dream about such things. Althoughβ¦.recently my husband and I experienced Ruota di Parmigiano Pasta tossed in a parmigiano-reggiano wheel table side. The presentation was unbelievable; the taste was a cheese-loverβs dream. It made my knees weak. ππ§
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These look amazing! Making my mouth water:).
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Thank you. It is an appetizer that is worth savoring. ππ
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What a fantastic appetizer! I love those!
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Letβs make a meal of it. ππ
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No problem… hehe.
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Such a tasty and healthy snack. Looks so inviting. π
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Thank you. It only takes a few ingredients. ππ π§
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That’s the magic! π
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How fun is this!! I love that you served it on flatbread~
Mollie
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I have discovered many ways to serve serve flatbread. ππΏ
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With some vino . . perfetto!
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Grab a bottle. Letβs do it! π·ππ
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Salud!
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