Broiled Burrata-Stuffed Tomatoes with Pesto Drizzle and Heritage Bread

Ingredients

- 6 medium tomatoes
- 8 oz burrata cheese
- 4 tbsp pesto
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup canned tomatoes
- 1 cup summer fruit, diced (peaches, berries, figs, or apricots)
- 1/4 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 1/4 cup summer herbs (basil and fresh herbs), chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 baguette, sliced
- 2 slices of cornbread, crumbled
- 2 tbsp buttermilk
- 2 tbsp honey

Instructions

1. Prepare the Tomatoes:
- Preheat your broiler to high.
- Cut the tops off the tomatoes and scoop out about half of the insides, creating a bowl-like structure. Reserve the tomato tops.
- Lightly brush the tomatoes with olive oil inside and out. Season with salt and pepper.

2. Stuff the Tomatoes:
- In a bowl, mix the burrata cheese with the diced summer fruit, sliced black olives, and chopped summer herbs.
- Spoon the mixture into the hollowed tomatoes, packing it gently but ensuring it’s slightly heaped.

3. Add Pesto Drizzle:
- Drizzle 1 tbsp of pesto over each stuffed tomato.

4. Broiling:
- Place the stuffed tomatoes on a broiler-safe pan.
- Broil in the preheated oven for about 5-7 minutes or until the cheese has started to melt slightly and the tomato skins look slightly blistered.

5. Prepare the Bread Topping:
- While the tomatoes are broiling, mix the cornbread crumbles with buttermilk, 1 tbsp honey, and a dash of salt. Let the mixture sit briefly.
- Spread the cornbread topping over the slices of baguette.
- On a separate rack, broil the slices of baguette for about 2-3 minutes, or until the topping is golden and crispy.

6. Assemble the Dish:
- Arrange the broiled tomatoes on a serving platter.
- Garnish with toasted pine nuts and a few whole olives.
- Serve with the broiled cornbread crusted baguette slices.

Preparation & Cooking Times

Preparation Time:
PT20M
20 minutes

Cook Time:
PT10M
10 minutes

Total Time

PT30M
30 minutes

Type of Dish

Dinner

Keywords

Burrata Stuffed Tomatoes, Pesto Drizzle, Heritage Bread, Broiled Tomatoes, Burrata Cheese, Summer Fruit, Basil Garnish, Pine Nuts, Broiled Dinner, Gourmet Appetizer

Recipe Yield

Serves 4 adults

Calories

Total Calories: 1,280

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