Published 7/29/2022 • Updated 3/17/2024 Garden overflowing with cherry tomatoes? We’ve got the perfect summer appetizer for you — bursting cherry tomatoes and grapes with fresh herbs and ooey gooey burrata cheese. It’s flavorful, colorful, and such a perfect dish to pass. We love serving this one as an appetizer for backyard BBQs. It totally fancies things up without adding to This burrata appetizer is the perfect thing to whip up to share and is incredibly delicious and eaten with homemade crostini.
Burrata Appetizer Ingredients
Cherry tomatoes: cherry tomatoes are the perfect little plump veggie to roast up and serve with burrata. Perfect for sharing Veggie-packed Grapes: grapes may throw you for a loop, but they’re actually the secret ingredient of this app! They add a little sweetness and pair perfectly with the tomatoes and burrata. Garlic and Shallot: when in doubt, add more garlic and onion! They truly add so much to this recipe. Feel free to swap the shallot for onion. Burrata cheese: burrata cheese is the star of the show. It’s a mild, soft cheese made from mozzarella and cream and is perfect for scooping! Fresh herbs: top your appetizer off with any fresh herbs growing in your garden. We featured fresh mint, but basil would also be delicious.
Dipping Ideas
Every dippable appetizer like this deserves to be scooped with something glorious. Here are some of our favorites:
Crostini Crackers French bread Pita
Simple Instructions
This burrata appetizer is as easy as 1-2-3, and better yet, all you need is one skillet 😀 Cast Iron Pan
Easy Ingredient Substitutions
Use a different tomato: garden bursting with a different tomato variety? Use that instead! Just make sure to chop them up into bite-sized pieces. Use a different cheese: can’t find burrata? Use a different soft cheese such as mozzarella or goat cheese. Top with balsamic glaze: Want a little more oomph? Top your burrata appetizer with a balsamic reduction.
Storage
This burrata appetizer is best served immediately, but should you have leftovers, store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
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