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Burrata Appetizer with Basil Oil & Garlic

August 1, 2016 By Sharon Garofalow 5 Comments

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This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #ArtofEntertaining #CollectiveBias The following content is intended for readers who are 21 or older. This easy appetizer with burrata cheese and basil oil was a total crowd pleaser! And it pairs really well with white wine! | Cupcakes and CutleryMy family just got back from our annual weeklong vacation to June Lake in the California mountains. And by family, I mean, not only my kids and husband but also my mom and dad plus my sister and her family. It’s a lot. We rent three cabins, which have a large shared common area, and we plan all our meals together. Being that I am the youngest, and the least skilled cook of our group, I am not usually tasked with making dinner. But I still want to pitch in so where I really get to shine is in the appetizer department. And what goes better with an appetizer than a little wine? An appetizer that you make on vacation needs to be easy and delicious and this Burrata appetizer is both! There is nothing happier than happy hour on vacation!Sometimes making food when you're on vacation can be a drag. But this simple burrata crostini recipe was easy and fast enough to make before dinner. | Cupcakes and CutleryI could have waited to shoot this recipe post until I got home but I decided that it would be way more fun to shoot it while actually sharing it with my family instead of just in theory (blog spoiler alert – sometimes things are staged…shhhhh…) You’ll notice it looks a little different from my usual posts because I used only dishes that we had in our rented cabin. It was a nice departure from how I usually work. Although at the exact time I decided to start making the Burrata appetizer they decided to stock the lake with fish and everyone in our lake front cabins abandoned me to watch it. The great thing about this appetizer is that it doesn’t need to be cold and the cheese might actually be better at room temperature. Thank goodness. I just knew I was going to catch one of those five pounders that they put in the lake but that didn’t end up happening. Next year, fish, next year.

If you don’t know what Burrata is, it is a cream filled mozzarella. And it’s amazing. it’s easy to find at some super markets and it’s a nice change of pace from the basic cheeses usually brought out as an appetizer. It also seems a little bit fancy even though it’s totally not. It’s a great way to show off without doing any extra work. If that’s what you are looking for in an appetizer, that is…Fresh ingredients make this simple appetizer really flavorful. This basil oil comes together quickly and serves a lot of people. | Cupcakes and CutleryTo go along with the creaminess of the cheese, I wanted to make a basil oil to give lots of fresh flavor. Fresh basil is my favorite!! When paired with a sweet, aged balsamic vinegar it’s even more delicious.Lemon zest adds a nice brightness to this burrata cheese appetizer recipe. I love to add a little bit of fresh lemon zest when working with fresh herbs. It adds a nice brightness without distracting from the bold flavors. And salt. Everything is better with salt. I love to rub raw garlic on toasted crostini to give it a little bit of extra flavor without the bite. These are perfect for serving with a simple burrata appetizer recipe topped with basil oil. | Cupcakes and CutleryBread. Yum. I like to layer flavors even when I’m trying to make a simple appetizer. Because kids would be eating this Burrata appetizer too, I didn’t want to have too much garlic flavor. One of my favorite things to do with bread is to rub it with a little raw garlic while it’s still warm to give it an extra bit of flavor. There are no big bitter, chunks for the kids to get too much heat from but you get a yummy, subtle garlic flavor. Staring with delicious burrata cheese makes this crostini appetizer recipe super easy. I just made a rustic pesto - like basil oil to drizzle over the cheese and it was so easy and yummy! | Cupcakes and CutleryThe basil oil was super simple to make. I just mixed everything together in a small bowl. I tried to chiffonade the basil as small as I could and then chopped the thin strings. If I had been at home, I probably would have given it a quick spin in the food processor but in this case I was just using what I had. This burrata appetizer pairs really well with white wine. It was the perfect simple recipe to make while on our lake vacation. | Cupcakes and CutleryI poured the basil oil over the Burrata right before bringing it outside. Not a bad view, right? Every good happy hour includes wine. This Pinot Grigio from Estancia was a perfect wine to pair with this appetizer. Not only does it go really well with food, it’s a great wine to serve to a group of people whose drinking preferences you don’t know or have a wide range of tastes. It’s a crowd pleaser. Estancia was one of the brands I remember from when I was just starting to try different wines about 5 years ago. A goal of the brand is to over deliver on quality for the price point of the bottle. They don’t compromise on their processes and are able to keep the costs low and produce a great tasting product. This Pinot Grigio is dry, not too sweet and totally drinkable. Estancia also believes that the best wines capture the spirit of their place of origin, as in the terrior or soil and climate of where the wine is made. As with many great wines, this comes from California and while I don’t love a Sauvignon Blanc from California, I LOVE Pinot Grigio made here. I love to create easy appetizer recipes to bring out before dinner. This burrata cheese and basil oil crostini is fast and delicious and feeds a large crowd which was perfect for our vacation rental by the lake! I get to see my sister and her family, on this vacation, once a year. So you can bet that we have a lot to catch up on. Being able to grab a bottle of great wine and share it around a yummy pre dinner snack is one of the things I most look forward to each year. The tropical notes of this wine, paired with its minerality, mean we all enjoyed drinking this handcrafted wine. This simple burrata cheese appetizer is easy to make and was a great pre dinner snack while on vacation at the lake. It pairs really well with white wine!! | Cupcakes and CutleryOne of the reasons that I love to be in charge of happy hour is that it’s sort of an extra special, not expected, chance to relax. While I like to entertain at home, I LOVE to bring the same principles of taking care of people and creating a fun experience for them to our vacation. Plus the acceptable start of happy hour is much earlier on vacation…The art of entertaining doesn’t require fancy serving pieces, or a complicated menu. All you need is great food, good company and something yummy to sip on like Estancia Pinot Grigio.

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Yield: 8

Burrata Appetizer with Basil and Garlic Oil

This burrata appetizer pairs really well with white wine. It was the perfect simple recipe to make while on our lake vacation. | Cupcakes and Cutlery

Burrata is the BEST for easy appetizer recipes! This Burrata is paired with a delicious blend of garlic and basil oil to make the perfect bite of creamy goodness. 

Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 baguette
  • 2 packages Burrata cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, chiffonade and chopped fine
  • 3 TBSP olive oil
  • 1 TBSP balsamic vinegar
  • 3 cloves garlic, 2 cloves crushed, 1 clove cut in 1/2 length wise
  • 1/2 tsp lemon zest
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Slice baguette in to approximately 1/4 inch rounds.
  2. Brush lightly with olive oil and toast in a 325 degree oven for about 8 minutes or until golden brown.
  3. Remove and let cool slightly.
  4. Use the garlic that you cut in half and rub it on one side of the toasted bread rounds, then discard garlic.

Nutrition Information

Yield

8

Serving Size

8 Servings

Amount Per Serving Calories 182Total Fat 8gSaturated Fat 2gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 5gCholesterol 6mgSodium 328mgCarbohydrates 22gFiber 1gSugar 2gProtein 6g

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Cuisine: American / Category: Appetizers

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Sharon lives in Southern California with her adorable family. She loves to share ideas to make mom life easier and encourage busy gals to make time for themselves too! Sharon's "me" time often includes watching Hallmark Channel movies, sipping sauvignon blanc, trying not to eat Salt and Pepper potato chips, and planning girlfriend getaways.

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Comments

  1. Natalie Lyons says

    August 10, 2016 at 3:35 am

    This appetizer looks awesome. Simple and delicious.

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    • Sharon Garofalow says

      August 10, 2016 at 9:00 am

      SO easy! Anything with Burrata is my favorite. :)

      Reply
  2. Nichole says

    August 2, 2016 at 2:17 pm

    Burrata is seriously one of my FAVES!!!

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  3. Kelly says

    August 1, 2016 at 10:45 am

    This looks delicious! I had no idea what burrata was is but this looks amazing and a must have for summer! #client

    Reply
    • Sharon Garofalow says

      August 1, 2016 at 10:46 am

      You HAVE to try it!! It’s an amazing treat!

      Reply

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