Tomato Burrata Toast (Printable)

Creamy burrata with juicy tomatoes and basil on toasted sourdough delivers a fresh, vibrant meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Bread

01 - 2 large slices sourdough bread

→ Toppings

02 - 1 ball (4.4 oz) fresh burrata cheese
03 - 2 medium ripe tomatoes, sliced
04 - 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
05 - 1 garlic clove, halved
06 - Flaky sea salt, to taste
07 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
08 - 6 to 8 fresh basil leaves, torn
09 - 1 teaspoon balsamic glaze (optional)

# How to make it:

01 - Toast the sourdough slices in a toaster or on a grill pan until golden brown and crisp.
02 - While the bread is warm, rub one side of each slice with the cut side of the garlic clove to impart subtle garlic flavor.
03 - Drizzle one tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil evenly over each toasted slice.
04 - Layer the tomato slices over the toasts, slightly overlapping, and season with flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
05 - Gently tear the burrata cheese and distribute half onto each slice of toast.
06 - Top with torn basil leaves and, if desired, drizzle with balsamic glaze for added depth.
07 - Serve the toasts right away while the bread is warm and the burrata remains creamy.

# Recipe Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in 15 minutes but tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen.
  • That first bite when the warm bread meets cool, creamy burrata is genuinely magical.
  • It works for breakfast, lunch, a light dinner, or feeding unexpected guests without stress.
02 -
  • If your burrata sits on cool toast for even five minutes, it hardens and loses that melting quality—timing is everything.
  • Overripe, watery tomatoes will make your toast soggy; slightly firm but juicy ones hold their shape and flavor better.
  • A good quality burrata is worth seeking out because the cheap versions don't have that luscious, creamy inside that makes this dish work.
03 -
  • Buy your burrata the morning you plan to serve it, and keep it in its liquid until the very last moment—it stays creamier that way.
  • If your bread isn't great quality, this dish won't shine; don't skip on the sourdough because it's your supporting player in a small cast.
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