Tomato Burrata Toast (Printable)

A fresh, creamy tomato and burrata toast atop crispy sourdough with basil and olive oil.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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 - 6–8 fresh basil leaves, torn
09 - 1 teaspoon balsamic glaze (optional)

# Steps:

01 - Toast sourdough slices in a toaster or on a grill pan until golden and crisp.
02 - While toasts are still warm, rub one side of each with the cut side of the halved garlic clove.
03 - Drizzle each toast with 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil.
04 - Arrange sliced tomatoes over the toasts, overlapping slightly; season with flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
05 - Gently tear the burrata and distribute half over each toast.
06 - Top with torn basil leaves and drizzle with balsamic glaze if desired.
07 - Serve immediately while the bread remains warm and burrata creamy.

# Tips from the Pros:

01 -
  • It looks impressive enough to serve guests but takes less time than brewing good coffee.
  • The warm bread, cool creamy burrata, and bright tomato moment tastes like summer even when it isn't.
  • You probably have everything at home already, or can grab it in five minutes.
02 -
  • Buy your burrata the day you're making this—it hardens as it sits in the fridge, and the whole point is that creamy center.
  • Room-temperature tomatoes taste infinitely better than cold ones, even if it feels counterintuitive on a summer morning.
  • The toast has to still be warm when the burrata hits it, or the whole thing becomes less magic and more just cheese on bread.
03 -
  • Toast your bread in a hot cast-iron pan instead of a toaster for better crust and more control over doneness.
  • Keep a small grater nearby and add a whisper of Parmesan or Pecorino over the top just before eating for a savory depth.
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