Bruschetta with Almond Butter, Burrata Cheese, Candied Bacon & Pickled Onions

Created by the University of Massachusetts Amherst Dining team on behalf of Almond Board of California

Difficulty

Easy

Prep Time

1 hour

Ingredients

Serves: 8

For the Candied Bacon

1 lb 13/17 bacon
1 oz brown sugar
1 oz granulated sugar

For the Pickled Onions

1 lb red onions, julienned
2 cups white vinegar
2 cups water
2 oz kosher salt
1 tbsp sugar

For the Bruschetta

1 baguette
2 tbsp olive oil
6 oz almond butter
1 lb burrata cheese
2 oz balsamic glaze

Preparation

For the Candied Bacon

Lay the bacon strips out on a parchment-lined pan.
Mix the sugars together and sprinkle them over the bacon.
Bake in a 300°F oven until fully cooked and crispy.
Remove from the oven, cool, and chop or break into pieces.

For the Pickled Onions

Put the onions in a nonreactive container.
Heat the vinegar, water, salt, and sugar together and bring to a simmer.
Remove from the heat and pour over the onions. Mix well and let them steep at room temperature for at least 1 hour. Then refrigerate overnight.

For the Bruschetta

Cut the baguette in half lengthwise, then into 4 sections to create 8 pieces total.
Brush each piece with olive oil and toast on a griddle until golden brown.
Place the baguette pieces on a baking sheet and divide the burrata between the pieces. Place under a broiler for 20 to 30 seconds to melt the cheese or place the pan in a 425°F oven and bake for 4 to 5 minutes.
Top each bruschetta with ¾ oz almond butter, ½ oz Candied Bacon, and ½ oz Pickled Onions. Drizzle with ¼ oz balsamic glaze.
Notes: The baguette could also be cut diagonally into thick slices and toasted on both sides.

Nutritional Info

Per Serving

NAME	AMOUNT
Calories	495.6
Total Fat	30.375
Saturated Fat	10.787
Trans Fat	0
Cholesterol	44.071
Sodium	695.53
Total Carbohydrate	27.932
Dietary Fiber	2.850
Total Sugars	5.657
Vitamin D	0
Calcium	247.95
Iron	2.411
Potassium	199.56

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