Description
A unique dish combining creamy burrata cheese with a zesty spicy sauce, perfect as an appetizer or main course.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces burrata cheese
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Olive oil (for frying)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 can (14 ounces) canned crushed tomatoes
- Fresh basil leaves (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the Burrata: Drain the burrata cheese from its liquid and pat it dry with paper towels.
- Set up the Breading Station: In one shallow dish, place flour; in another, whisk the egg; in a third, add panko breadcrumbs.
- Coat the Cheese: Lightly dredge the burrata in flour, dip it in the egg, and roll it in the panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat the Oil: In a skillet, heat about ½ inch of olive oil over medium heat until shimmering.
- Fry the Burrata: Carefully place the breaded burrata in the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Make the Spicy Sauce: Heat olive oil in a saucepan, add garlic, sauté until fragrant, then stir in red pepper flakes and canned crushed tomatoes; simmer for about 5-7 minutes, seasoning with salt and pepper.
Notes
Best served immediately for optimal texture. Pair with arugula and balsamic reduction.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: burrata, fried cheese, spicy sauce, appetizer, Italian recipe