Name: The Ultimate Guide to bruschetta recipe burrata
Ingredients: 4 slices ciabatta bread, sliced ½-inch thick | or another thick, crusty bread; 2 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 1 small garlic clove; 12 ounces cherry tomatoes; 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; Salt and black pepper; 4 ounces burrata cheese, drained

Ingredients

4 slices ciabatta bread, sliced ½-inch thick | or another thick, crusty bread
2 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 small garlic clove
12 ounces cherry tomatoes
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
Salt and black pepper
4 ounces burrata cheese, drained

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Instructions

1. Brush the bread: Using a pastry brush or a spoon, brush 4 slices ciabatta bread on both sides with 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil.
2. Toast: Preheat a large grill pan or a well-seasoned cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the bread (you may need to do this in batches). Place a heavy object, like a burger press, cast-iron grill press, or cast-iron pan over the bread to press it down.
  
  Cook for 2 – 3 minutes on one side until the oil soaks in, the bread is golden-brown and crisp, and grill marks appear. Flip and cook for 1 – 2 minutes on the other side. Remove from the heat and transfer to a large serving plate. Immediately rub the warm bread with 1 small garlic clove and set aside (do not discard the garlic).
  
  TIP: If needed, increase the heat to medium-high to get defined grill marks and a golden brown color.

Make the topping: While the bread toasts, prepare the topping. Finely grate the remainder of the garlic clove into a medium bowl. Quarter 12 ounces cherry tomatoes (I recommend slicing any larger ones into eighths).

Add the tomatoes, 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, and the remaining 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil to the bowl. Taste, and season with salt and pepper. Allow to sit and marinate for 5 – 10 minutes before serving.
Serve: Divide the tomatoes amongst each slice of bread. Tear 4 ounces burrata cheese into 4 pieces and top each piece of toast, along with A drizzle of olive oil, flaky salt (if using), and a basil leaf.
Serve immediately and enjoy!