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burrata appetizer in skillet.
4.63 from 27 votes

Burrata Appetizer Recipe

Make this bursting cherry tomatoes and burrata appetizer with ingredients from the garden - shallot, garlic, cherry tomatoes, and grapes!
Prep 10 minutes
Cook 20 minutes
Total 30 minutes
Fat 26
Carbs 9
Protein 14
Yield 6

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil +more for drizzle
  • ¼ cup sliced shallot
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 sprigs of fresh thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt separated
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cup red or black grapes
  • 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
  • 16 oz. burrata cheese ours came in 2 8-oz. balls
  • ½ teaspoon freshly cracked pepper
  • ½ cup fresh mint or chopped fresh basil

Instructions

  • Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium/high heat and add olive oil. When the olive oil is fragrant, add the shallot to the pan and sprinkle with ¼ teaspoon of salt. Sauté the shallot for 3-4 minutes.
  • Add the garlic to the shallot and sauté for an additional 2-3 minutes. Add the tomatoes, grapes, and the sprigs of thyme to the pan and drizzle then with vinegar. Toss all of the ingredients together.
    tomatoes in cast iron skillet.
  • Turn the heat to medium heat and sprinkle the remaining salt over the ingredients and toss. Cover the pan. Let the tomatoes and grapes cook for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, toss the ingredients and uncover the pan. Cook for an additional 10 minutes to allow any remaining liquid to cook off. After 10 minutes, there should be a jammy sauce, not a ton of excess water. If there is a ton of watery liquid left, simmer for another 5 minutes.
    cooked tomatoes in skillet.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and let the tomatoes and grapes rest for 10 minutes.
  • Tear the burrata in half and place it on top of the grapes and tomatoes. Drizzle the burrata with olive oil and season with freshly cracked pepper. Add the fresh mint over the burrata and serve with toasted sourdough bread.
    burrata appetizer in skillet.

Tips & Notes

  • We cover the pan at first to get the tomatoes and grapes hot enough to burst and then leave it uncovered afterward to allow the liquid to cook off. How long you simmer the tomatoes uncovered may vary depending on how watery your tomatoes are.

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Nutrition Facts

Calories: 288kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 26g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g