Crispy fried burrata ball with blistered tomatoes, olive oil and garlic. Serve with crusty bread, balsamic drizzle and fresh basil. This impressive appetizer is full of flavor!
Why You'll Love this Recipe
- It's a fried cheese ball. Period.
- It's full of flavor! The sweet tomatoes, rich and milky burrata, garlic, sweet and acidic balsamic glaze, and fresh basil make this appetizer a flavor BOMB!
- It's full of textures! You've got juicy tomatoes, crispy and creamy burrata, light and crusty bread... I mean what more could you ask for?!
- It's a beautiful yet simple dish. The striking colors and flavors are sure to impress your family and guests. They'll never know how easy it is to make!
Ingredients
I used Italian breadcrumbs because it's seasoned with herbs but you can use panko breadcrumbs or even a mix of the two. Panko breadcrumbs will make it even crispier!
Cherry tomatoes work just as well and any neutral flavored oil will work for frying.
How to Make A Fried Burrata Ball with Tomatoes
- Blister the tomatoes.
- Coat the burrata ball in breadcrumbs and freeze for 15 minutes.
- Fry the burrata until golden brown.
- Serve with tomatoes, balsamic glaze, and basil.
Tasty Tips
- Pat the burrata dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture. This will help the breadcrumbs stay on.
- Freeze the burrata for 15 minutes after coating in breadcrumbs to solidify the shell.
- Handle the burrata gently. It's very delicate!
Serve the Burrata with Warm Crusty Bread
You have to serve this with toasted crusty bread like this rustic no knead bread, baguette, Italian, or sourdough bread.
FAQs
Burrata is cheese made from Italian cow milk. The outer shell is solid cheese while the soft inside contains stracciatella and cream.
This recipe is best eaten immediately and I do not recommend storing any leftovers.
It took some research to find burrata cheese but I ended up finding it at Publix. Check Publix, Kroger, Target, Trader Joe's online or call your local store before making a trip.
More Italian Inspired Dishes You'll Love
- Crispy Chicken Parmesan
- Pork Tenderloin Stuffed with Prosciutto and Fig Jam
- One Pot Sausage Peppers and Onions Pasta
- Baked Ziti
Fried Burrata Ball with Blistered Tomatoes and Balsamic Glaze
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup grape tomatoes
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon basil chopped, divided
- 4 ounce burrata ball
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons Italian breadcrumbs or panko
- oil for frying
- 2 teaspoons balsamic glaze
- crusty bread to serve
Instructions
- In a skillet on medium high heat, add olive oil and add in the tomatoes. Leave them be for 2-3 minutes to char and blister the skin.
- Mix in the salt and pepper and let them blister for another 2-3 minutes. Add in the garlic during the last minute of cooking.
- Turn off the heat and mix in half of the basil. Transfer the tomatoes to a plate.
- Prepare three bowls: 1) Flour 2) Beaten Egg 3) Breadcrumbs.
- Pat the burrata ball dry with a paper towel and coat it in flour, egg, and then in breadcrumbs. Coat it again in the egg and breadcrumbs. Place the ball on a plate and freeze for 15 minutes.
- Heat a small saucepan with 2-3 inches of oil to 375°F and fry the burrata ball until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes. Gently turn the burrata as needed to fry evenly.
- Use a slotted spoon to transfer the burrata onto a paper towel then serve on top of the blistered tomatoes. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and garnish with chopped basil. Serve immediately with warm crusty bread.
Notes
- Nutrition estimate does not include oil absorbed during frying and bread.
- Handle the burrata gently. It's very delicate!
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