Roasted Tomato & Burrata Dip 🍅

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Cherry Tomatoes (halved, ripe)
• 3 tablespoons Olive Oil (extra-virgin)
• 4 cloves Garlic Cloves (minced; 2 for tomatoes, 2 for croutons)
• 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper (optional)
• 0.25 cup Fresh Basil Leaves (packed, chopped)
• 0.25 cup Parmesan Cheese (freshly grated)
• 8 ounces Burrata Cheese (room temperature, torn into pieces)
• 0.5 loaf French Baguette (cut into ½‑inch cubes)
• 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano (optional, for croutons)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven

   Set the oven to 200°C (400°F) and let it preheat while you prepare the ingredients.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: 200°C

2. Prepare Tomatoes

   Halve the cherry tomatoes, place them in a mixing bowl, drizzle with 2 Tbsp olive oil, add 2 minced garlic cloves, ½ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp pepper. Toss to coat evenly.

   Time: PT10M

3. Roast Tomatoes

   Spread the seasoned tomatoes on a parchment‑lined baking sheet and roast for 30 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until they burst and turn slightly caramelized.

   Time: PT30M

   Temperature: 200°C

4. Prepare Garlic Croutons

   While the tomatoes roast, cut the baguette into ½‑inch cubes, place in a bowl, drizzle with 1 Tbsp olive oil, add the remaining 2 minced garlic cloves, a pinch of salt, and 1 tsp dried oregano. Toss until evenly coated.

   Time: PT5M

5. Crisp the Croutons

   Spread the seasoned bread cubes on a second baking sheet and place them in the oven during the last 10 minutes of the tomato roasting time. Bake until golden and crunchy.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: 200°C

6. Assemble the Dip

   Transfer the roasted tomatoes (with any juices) to a serving bowl. Lightly mash with a fork, stir in the chopped basil and grated Parmesan, and drizzle with the remaining 1 Tbsp olive oil.

   Time: PT5M

7. Finish and Serve

   Top the warm dip with torn pieces of burrata, a few extra basil leaves, and a sprinkle of Parmesan. Serve immediately with the crispy garlic croutons on the side.

   Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

250

Protein

8 g

Carbohydrates

12 g

Fat

18 g

Fiber

3 g