Burrata Caprese Crostini with Sautéed Cherry Tomatoes

Step 1

Slice the cherry tomatoes and chop the garlic.

Step 2

Julienne fresh basil leaves and slice the bread.

Step 3

Heat up a castiron skillet on low-medium heat (if you're using a stainless steel pan, then heat it up on medium heat. Once hot, add olive oil, followed by crushed red pepper. Saute for 10 seconds or so.

Step 4

Add the garlic and saute for about 20 seconds.

Step 5

Add the cherry tomatoes and season with salt and black pepper. Cook on low-medium heat to medium heat for 8 minutes. Stir occasionally.

Step 6

Once the tomatoes soften, turn off the stove.

Step 7

Brush the bread slices with olive oil. Toast in a toaster oven at 400 degrees for 2-3 minutes or until crispy.

Step 8

In a serving plate, add all the cherry tomatoes. Top with burrata.

Step 9

Place toasted bread all around. Top burrata cheese with julienne basil leaves and a drizzle of olive oil.

Step 10

Grind fresh pepper over burrata.

Step 11

Drizzle balsamic glaze.