Burrata with Roasted Tomatoes

Ingredients

• 8 ozburrata cheese (1 large ball)
• 12 ozcherry tomatoes
• 2 tbspextra-virgin olive oil
• 1 clovegarlic thinly sliced
• 1/2 tspsalt
• 1/4 tspblack pepper
• 1/4 cupfresh basil leaves thinly sliced
• 2 tbspbalsamic glaze
• 1 loafcrusty bread (ciabatta or baguette) for serving

Instructions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 400 °F (200 °C). Place cherry tomatoes on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
2. 2
   Toss tomatoes with olive oil, sliced garlic, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
3. 3
   Roast for 18-20 minutes, shaking pan once halfway through, until tomatoes burst and caramelize around the edges.
4. 4
   Remove tomatoes from oven; let cool 2 minutes so they are piping hot but no longer scorching.
5. 5
   Place burrata on a serving plate. Tear gently in the center to expose the creamy interior.
6. 6
   Spoon the warm roasted tomatoes—along with their juices—over and around the burrata.
7. 7
   Scatter fresh basil strips on top and drizzle generously with balsamic glaze.
8. 8
   Serve immediately with sliced, toasted bread for scooping.