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Crostini with Burrata Cheese, Pink Pepper, and Arugula

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Burrata, an ultra-creamy fresh mozzarella, is available at specialty cheese shops.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 16

Ingredients

16 1/4-inch-thick baguette slices
Extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 garlic clove
Arugula leaves (about 3 ounces)
16 tablespoons burrata cheese (about 12 ounces)
2 teaspoons pink peppercorns
Fleur de sel*

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat broiler. Place bread on baking sheet. Brush with oil; rub with garlic. Broil until golden, about 1 1/2 minutes per side. Transfer toasts to platter. Top with arugula and cheese. Drizzle with oil. Sprinkle with pepper and fleur de sel.

  2. Step 2

    *A type of sea salt; available at some supermarkets and specialty foods stores.

TagsToastSandwichBurrataCheeseDairyArugulaLeafy GreensVegetableStarterDinnerNut FreeVegetarianEasyBroilBon Appétit
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