Burrata with Mushrooms in Red Wine
Top Burrata with Mushrooms in Red Wine for an impressive appetizer, elegant first course or fun light dinner (just add salad).
Have you tried burrata yet—those pillows of fresh mozzarella filled with soft curd? That’s right, they’re making cheese even creamier, just in case it wasn’t indulgent enough!
I can’t remember when I had my first taste of burrata, but for a couple years now I’ve been topping it with fruit and red wine sauce for an indulgent dessert. Burrata with roasted strawberries or cherries in red wine for the holidays, mmm! ‘Tis the season for indulgence, right?
Dinner Party Starter?
But I did notice lots of other people using burrata in more savory dishes and thought, hmmm, why not try swapping my usual sweet fruit topping for mushrooms & herbs. Keeping the red wine of course.
And Burrata with Mushrooms in Red Wine was born–to the wild delight of my mushroom-crazed husband! And the rest of the family as well 🙂 !
The start of a perfect savory topping
While I’m clearly a serious burrata lover, there is one thing to be aware of. Burrata is not inexpensive so I usually serve it for smaller events rather than for a party of 25. But totally worth it (check Trader Joe’s or Woodman’s for better prices)!
I should also mention that Burrata with Mushrooms in Red Wine is super easy–and I can’t figure out how you’d ever “break” it. So if you want an impressive first course or appetizer or even fun light dinner (just add salad), give it a try!
Up close!
Burrata with Mushrooms in Red Wine
Ingredients
- 2 T Butter or oil
- 8 ounces fresh mushrooms assorted, sliced
- 1 Tablespoon chopped shallot
- 1 cup red wine
- 1 Tablespoon fresh thyme
- Salt pepper to taste
- 8 ounce Burrata
Instructions
- Heat oil in pan, then add shallots, mushrooms and a sprinkle of salt. Sautee until starting to caramelize.
- Add red wine and thyne then cook until reduced. Taste, then adjust salt and pepper.
- Cut burrata into 2 ounce portions. Top with mushroom sauce & serve immediately.
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burrata is AMAZING! i’ve only eaten it a handful of times and each time i’m left wanting more! this is a very elegant way to serve it!
Inger, this is such an interesting combination…we too love burrata and mushrooms, but never thought in putting it together, especially with red wine…thanks for the recipe. Have a wonderful rest of the week!
I have never seen a preparation like this! What a brilliant idea. I can definitely imagine serving this with crostini as an appetizer.
This burrata looks delicious Inger !!
Thanks Gloria!