Description
Warm, gooey Burrata cheese coated in a crispy breadcrumb crust served with a zesty, spicy sauce.
Ingredients
- Burrata cheese
- Flour
- Eggs
- Breadcrumbs
- Oil (for frying)
- Tomato sauce
- Red pepper flakes
- Garlic (minced)
- Salt
- Pepper
- Fresh basil (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Breading Station: Set up a breading station with three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs.
- Bread the Burrata: Coat each Burrata cheese ball in flour, then dip in beaten eggs, and coat with breadcrumbs.
- Heat the Oil for Frying: Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat for frying.
- Fry the Burrata: Fry the breaded Burrata until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes on each side.
- Prepare the Spicy Sauce: In a separate saucepan, combine tomato sauce, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper; simmer until well combined.
- Final Assembly: Serve the fried Burrata with the spicy sauce drizzled on top, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
Pairs beautifully with a crisp arugula salad or crusty artisan bread. Best enjoyed fresh but can be stored for up to 2 days in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 30mg