Brussels Sprouts and Burrata Crostini

I know the holidays will look very different for everyone this year, but the least we can do is make our table spreads as festive as possible right? So, what better way to do that with a pretty little red and green bite!

These crostinis are so easy to assemble. So, let’s start with the base…the bread! All we need is a baguette that’s been sliced into little half inch slices. We’ll drizzle them with olive and toast them in the oven until they’re golden. But, what makes our little bread rounds so special is that we’re going to rub them with a garlic clove as soon as they’re at a temperature we can handle with our fingers. This really helps to infuse the bread with lots a great garlicky goodness, and it only takes 1 garlic clove!

Next, let’s talk brussels sprouts. Brussels seem to be one of those veggies that you either love or hate. But, I really love them. We’re going to keep ours really simple by sauteeing them in a skillet with some shallots, salt, and pepper. That’s it! We’re keeping these really easy and only cooking them until they just start to caramelize. And, that’s really the most difficult step of this whole appetizer.

All that’s left to do is assemble. To build our bites, we’re going to take our crostini, top it with a piece of torn burrata, then top the cheese with some of our brussels sprouts. Once that part is assembled, we’ll give the whole situation a sprinkling of pomegranate arils; and we’re ready to eat.

Now, I know that I can only find burrata if I go to certain grocery stores. What I really love about burrata is the oozy, creamy center. But, if you don’t have or can’t find burrata at a store near you, you could certainly replace the cheese with some fresh mozzarella instead. And if you really want to shake things up, some tangy goat cheese would work nicely here too. But, now that’s a whole other appetizer!

These little appetizers have so much happening for such a small bite. The bread is crispy and pungent thanks to the garlic. The burrata is cool and creamy. The brussels sprouts are warm and savory. And the pomegranate on top adds a juicy pop of tart and tanginess. It really is the ultimate bite!

Ok, everyone. We’re days away from the big day! What does everyone else have on their menus for Thursday and Friday?

But for now, enjoy these precious crostinis. And, let’s eat!