Description
This Hot Caprese Dip with Roasted Tomatoes & Burrata is a warm, gooey twist on the classic Italian Caprese salad, featuring roasted cherry tomatoes, creamy burrata cheese, and fresh basil. It's perfect for sharing at gatherings or enjoying during a cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
2 pints Cherry or Grape Tomatoes
3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 cloves Garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon Dried Oregano
1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
Salt, to taste
Freshly Ground Black Pepper, to taste
8 ounces Burrata Cheese
1/4 cup Fresh Basil Leaves, torn or roughly chopped
Balsamic Glaze, for drizzling (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C)
- Wash the cherry or grape tomatoes, place them in a baking dish, and drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the minced garlic, dried oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat
- Roast the tomatoes for 20-25 minutes until they are softened and starting to burst
- While the tomatoes roast, prepare the burrata cheese by gently patting it dry with a paper towel
- Once the tomatoes are done, smash a few with a fork and nestle the burrata into the tomatoes
- Return to the oven and bake for an additional 8-12 minutes until the burrata is melted
- Garnish with fresh basil and drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving
Notes
For a spicier dip, add more red pepper flakes.
Serve with crusty bread, crostini, or vegetable sticks.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 35mg