Heirloom Burrata Toast with Basil and Garlic Olive Oil

Serves: 2-4

Ingredients:

• 1-2 large heirloom tomatoes, sliced
• 1 baguette
• 8 oz burrata cheese
• 1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for drizzling
• 2 large garlic cloves, minced
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• A bunch of fresh basil leaves

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F to ensure it’s ready for baking the bread.
2. Prepare the Bread:
   • Cut the baguette in half lengthwise, then cut each half into 4-inch long pieces. Lightly drizzle olive oil over each piece.
   • Place burrata slices evenly on the bread pieces.
   • Transfer to the oven and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the bread is golden and the cheese has begun to melt.
3. Garlic Infused Olive Oil:
   • While the bread bakes, heat 1/4 cup olive oil in a small pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until it is lightly golden, about 1-2 minutes, to create a flavorful garlic-infused olive oil.
4. Assemble the Toast:
   • Remove the toasted bread from the oven. Drizzle a small amount of garlic olive oil over each piece.
   • Arrange fresh basil leaves and heirloom tomato slices on top of the burrata.
   • Finish by drizzling the remaining garlic olive oil over the top, and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Serving Suggestions: Serve immediately while warm, enjoying the blend of creamy burrata, crisp toast, and the fresh flavors of basil and heirloom tomatoes, enhanced by the aromatic garlic olive oil.