Easy Pizza-Inspired Olive Oil Dip with Burrata Cheese

The flavours of pizza shine through in this Pizza-Inspired Olive Oil Dip with Burrata!

With so many classic pizza flavours like basil, parsley, oregano and creamy burrata, you’ll be going back for seconds.

Plus, this olive oil dip comes together in just 10 minutes!

My Baked Pizza Dip appetizer is a classic and oh so delicious. But, I wanted to make something that takes much less time and can be whipped together quickly. The burrata cheese is the star of the show, enveloped by a pizza-inspired olive oil dip is packed with so many Italian herbs that are hard to resist.

Why you’ll love this olive oil dip with burrata

• It only takes 10 minutes to make this perfect easy appetizer!
• You need pantry staples and some easy-to-find fresh ingredients.
• This burrata is something you might see at a fancy italian restaurant BUT you can easily make this appetizer at home with simple ingredients.
• Whip up this easy recipe for a quick appetizer to serve guests at a dinner party or any time you’re entertaining.
• It’s the perfect bread dip – grab your favorite bread to dip in!

Ingredients to make this olive oil dip with burrata

Olive oil: make sure to use a high quality extra-virgin olive oil for this olive oil dip; you’ll need a half cup of extra virgin olive oil

Sun-dried tomatoes: use sundried tomatoes that are packed in oil (drain from the oil before chopping)

Seasonings: the spice blend of dried oregano, dried thyme, chili flakes or red pepper flakes, kosher salt and fresh garlic are a must to get the best flavours for this olive oil dip

Fresh herbs: fresh basil, fresh parsley and fresh oregano are a must

Burrata: the creaminess of the burrata makes this dip oh so irresistible, for best results remove the burrata from the fridge 15-30 minutes to take the chill off

Parmesan cheese: freshly grated parmesan cheese is the best for this olive oil dip

Bread:  I love to serve this appetizer with fresh bread like ciabatta or focaccia bread, a delicious Italian bread. You could also use a crusty bread like a french baguette to make crostini.

How to make this simple olive oil dip appetizer

Step 1: To a shallow bowl add the olive oil, pressed garlic, diced sun-dried tomatoes, dried oregano, dried thyme, chili flakes, salt, grated parmesan cheese, minced fresh basil and minced fresh parsley and give everything a good stir together to combine.

Step 2: Add the ball of burrata to the middle of the bowl, into the olive oil mixture. Use a spoon to scoop and spoon the olive oil mixture over top of the burrata.

Step 3: To serve, drizzle the balsamic vinegar over top of the burrata ball OR tear the burrata ball to reveal the center and then drizzle the balsamic vinegar onto the burrata.

Step 4: Garnish with fresh oregano and/or fresh basil leaves and serve with the bread of your choice.

What is burrata cheese?

Burrata cheese is a mild cheese generally made from Italian cows or buffalo milk. While it has an exterior similar to mozzarella, the best part is when you cut into it to find a creamy center. The creamy center is called stracchiatella, a combination of shreds of mozzarella and cream  It’s buttery, rich and has a slight milky taste and subtle sweetness.

Expert tips about this pizza-inspired olive oil dip

• Take the burrata out of the fridge at least 15-30 minutes to take the chill off before assembling the olive oil dip.
• Serve with warm bread! Warm the bread in a 350F oven for 5-10 minutes before serving with the appetizer. 
• This recipe is so versatile because you can make your own olive oil bread dip by simply make the oil dip and omitting the burrata 

Common questions

Can I use dried herbs instead of fresh? 
I don’t recommend substituting the fresh basil, parsley or oregano for dried herbs. The fresh herbs are a must to get the best flavour from this easy bread dip.

Where can I find burrata cheese?
Many local grocery stores sell burrata. If you cannot find burrata, the closest substitute is fresh mozzarella cheese. Generally you can find fresh mozzarella balls packed in water or whey. Fresh mozzarella has the closest flavour in any substitute for burrata. However, please note mozzarella will not have the same creamy texture as burrata. If using fresh mozzarella instead of burrata I recommend adding a sprinkle of salt on the cheese before serving to enhance the flavour.

How to store this burrata olive oil dip

This burrata bread appetizer is best enjoyed the day it’s made. However, if you have leftover burrata and oil, store them together in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1-2 days. Remove from the fridge for 15-30 minutes so the oil and burrata can start to come to room temperature before enjoying again.

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