Roasted Tomato Burrata Dip (Printable)
Blistered cherry tomatoes with garlic, oregano, and creamy burrata. A warm, shareable starter ideal for gatherings.
# Ingredient List:
→ Tomatoes & Aromatics
01 - 1 lb cherry tomatoes, halved
02 - 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
03 - 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
04 - 1/2 tsp sea salt
05 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
06 - 1/2 tsp dried oregano
07 - 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
→ Cheese
08 - 9 oz burrata cheese, drained and torn into pieces
→ Garnishes
09 - 2 tbsp fresh basil leaves, torn
10 - 1 tbsp balsamic glaze
# Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F.
02 - Place cherry tomatoes and garlic in a baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt, pepper, oregano, and red pepper flakes (if using). Toss to coat evenly.
03 - Roast for 25–30 minutes, until the tomatoes are blistered and juicy.
04 - Remove from oven. Gently stir the tomatoes, then nestle the torn burrata into the hot tomatoes. Allow the cheese to warm and soften for 2–3 minutes.
05 - Drizzle with balsamic glaze and top with fresh basil. Serve immediately with crusty bread or crackers.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The roasted tomatoes become impossibly sweet and concentrated, almost like a warm tomato jam
- It comes together in under 40 minutes but looks like something from a fancy Italian restaurant
- People literally hover around the baking dish waiting for it to come out of the oven
02 -
- Burrata loses its magical texture if it gets too hot, so add it at the very end and serve immediately while that creamy center is still intact
- Don't skip the balsamic glaze, it creates this incredible sweet and tangy contrast that makes the whole dish taste restaurant quality
03 -
- If you can't find burrata, fresh mozzarella works but you'll miss that incredible creamy center that makes this dish so special
- The tomatoes can be roasted up to a day ahead and gently reheated before adding the cheese, which makes entertaining so much easier