Easy Burrata Appetizer
Elevate your appetizer game with this lemon garlic burrata cheese appetizer! Creamy burrata is paired with zesty lemon, fragrant garlic, and fresh herbs, creating a bright, flavorful bite. Perfect with crusty bread, it’s a simple yet elegant crowd-pleaser.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stove Top
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 8 ounces burrata cheese
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1/3 cup sliced, pitted Castelvetrano olives
- 2 tablespoons capers, drained
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
- Kosher salt
- sliced French baguette for serving
Instructions
- Gently pull the burrata apart and place it on a serving platter.
- Add olive oil, garlic, and thyme to a saucepan. Cook over low heat for 10 minutes until the garlic gets fragrant. Don’t let the oil simmer or let the garlic brown!
- Let the olive oil cool for about 5 minutes until it comes to room temperature.
- Pour garlic olive oil over the burrata.
- Sprinkle olives, capers, lemon zest, pine nuts, and a large pinch of salt in an even layer across the burrata.
- Serve with sliced French bread and enjoy!
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Notes
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- Use this recipe as a blueprint and make it your own! If you don’t fancy olives, leave them out and add more capers! If you aren’t a big fan of lemon, omit it and try sun-dried tomatoes instead! Burrata pairs so beautifully with so many different flavors that you can totally make this appetizer your own!
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- This recipe is made with a short list of simple ingredients so make sure you use the freshest ingredients. This will ensure that burrata shines and your guests come back for seconds! Or thirds!
Find it online: https://midwestfoodieblog.com/burrata-cheese/
