Roasted Tomato Burrata Dip
A warm, comforting dip of blistered cherry tomatoes and molten burrata cheese, inspired by nostalgic home cooking and designed to impress at gatherings. Ready in under 40 minutes with minimal ingredients and maximum flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cherry Tomatoes Or grape/heirloom cherry tomatoes
- 2 balls Burrata Cheese About 8 oz total; sub with fresh mozzarella if needed
- 3 cloves Garlic Smashed; roasted garlic for extra mellow flavor
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil Fruity good-quality oil
- 2 –3 sprigs Fresh Basil or Thyme Or substitute with dried oregano if fresh is unavailable
- to taste — Salt & Cracked Black Pepper For seasoning
- Optional — Hot Honey Roasted Red Peppers, or Gochujang For creative twists
Instructions
- 1️⃣ Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2️⃣ Toss cherry tomatoes and smashed garlic with olive oil, salt, pepper, and herbs directly in a cast-iron skillet.
- 3️⃣ Roast for 25–30 minutes, until tomatoes are caramelized and blistered.
- 4️⃣ Remove from oven. Gently nestle burrata balls among the roasted tomatoes.
- 5️⃣ Return skillet to oven for 6–8 minutes, until burrata softens and starts to melt. For a bubbly golden top, broil an extra 2 minutes.
- 6️⃣ Garnish with fresh basil or thyme and cracked black pepper.
- 7️⃣ Serve hot with crusty bread, pita, or fresh veggies. Optional: drizzle with balsamic glaze for extra depth.
Notes
- Substitute burrata with fresh mozzarella if you can’t find burrata, but expect less creaminess.
- Add a drizzle of hot honey or gochujang paste for a spicy twist.
- Great as a topping for pasta, pizza, or grilled sandwiches.
- Best served immediately, but leftovers can be spread onto toast or stirred into warm grains.