Name: The Ultimate Burrata Caprese Sandwich: A Fresh Take on a Classic 🍅🧀
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh basil leaves; 1-2 tbsp toasted pine nuts; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 2-3 garlic cloves; 1/4 tsp salt; 3 tbsp olive oil (for pesto); 2 tbsp water (optional, for pesto); 3 garlic cloves, peeled; 3 tbsp olive oil (for confit); 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes; 1 sprig of rosemary (optional); 1 tsp kosher salt; 1 tsp ground black pepper; 1 baguette, lightly toasted; 1 ball of burrata cheese; 3 tbsp fresh arugula; 1 tsp chili oil (optional); 2 tsp balsamic glaze

Description

A gourmet sandwich featuring creamy burrata cheese, homemade basil pesto, sweet cherry tomato confit, peppery arugula and balsamic glaze on a toasted baguette.

Ingredients

Scale

2 cups fresh basil leaves
1–2 tbsp toasted pine nuts
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2–3 garlic cloves
1/4 tsp salt
3 tbsp olive oil (for pesto)
2 tbsp water (optional, for pesto)
3 garlic cloves, peeled
3 tbsp olive oil (for confit)
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
1 sprig of rosemary (optional)
1 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp ground black pepper
1 baguette, lightly toasted
1 ball of burrata cheese
3 tbsp fresh arugula
1 tsp chili oil (optional)
2 tsp balsamic glaze

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 335°F.
In an oven-safe dish, combine the garlic cloves, cherry tomatoes, rosemary, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Bake for 30-40 minutes, until the tomatoes are soft.
In a food processor, blend the basil, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, garlic, and salt. Gradually add the olive oil until smooth.
Add water if needed for a lighter pesto texture.
Spread pesto on the bottom half of the toasted baguette.
Layer on fresh arugula, then slice and spread the burrata evenly.
Drizzle with chili oil, top with cherry tomato confit, and finish with a drizzle of balsamic glaze.
Cover with the top half of the baguette and serve immediately.

Notes

Keep burrata cold until right before assembly to maintain its shape
Toast the baguette lightly for ideal texture
The tomato confit can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days
For a spicier version, increase the amount of chili oil
Substitute regular mozzarella if burrata is unavailable, though the texture will differ

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 sandwich
Calories: 580
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 850mg
Fat: 38g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 24g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 42g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 18g
Cholesterol: 45mg

Keywords: burrata sandwich, caprese sandwich, cherry tomato confit, homemade pesto, gourmet sandwich, Italian sandwich, vegetarian sandwich