This peach burrata bacon quesadilla is served open faced and topped with crunchy pistachios and fresh basil.
Burrata may be my all time favorite cheese.
I thought I knew love when I tasted fresh (still warm!) mozzarella right out of the big pail it was made in at Eataly in Turin, Italy a couple of summers ago but no, burrata beats that.
You think it’s like mozzarella from the outside but then the inside reveals this creamy, ricotta texture and you’re done for with the first bite.
Last summer, Julie and I had this amazing speck, fried caper and burrata pizza overlooking the bay in San Francisco and after snatching up the last package of this cheese gold at the store the other day, I knew I wanted to make a lazy (wo)man’s version of that except, you know, minus the speck, arugula and capers and with peaches, bacon, pistachios and basil instead.
So really, nothing at all like that pizza except for the burrata but, whatever.
My beloved peaches aren’t safe from any recipe for the next couple of months, even quesadillas.
More quesadilla recipes to try:
Brisket Quesadilla
Summer Harvest Cheddar Quesadilla
Smashed White Bean and Kale Quesadillas with Creamy BBQ Dip
Peach Burrata Bacon Quesadilla
Ingredients
- 2 slices bacon
- 2 peaches, thinly sliced
- 6 ounces burrata
- 2 large flour tortillas
- 3 tablespoons unsalted pistachios, chopped
- 1/4 fresh basil, chiffonade
Instructions
- Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crispy. Transfer to a paper towel to drain.
- Leave the bacon grease and place 1 tortilla in the skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds per side until slightly browned and bubbled. Repeat with the other tortilla and place both on a large baking sheet.
- Preheat the oven to hi-broil.
- Top the tortillas with the sliced peaches, then burrata. Crumble the bacon into small pieces and sprinkle on top of the tortillas.
- Place under the broiler for about 2 minutes until the tortilla edges are browned and crispy and the burrata has melted.
- Remove from the oven, top with the pistachios and basil.
- Cut into wedges with a pizza cutter and serve.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Gina Matsoukas is an AP syndicated writer. She is the founder, photographer and recipe developer of Running to the Kitchen — a food website focused on providing healthy, wholesome recipes using fresh and seasonal ingredients. Her work has been featured in numerous media outlets both digital and print, including MSN, Huffington post, Buzzfeed, Women’s Health and Food Network.
Oh man. I’m right there with you when it comes to burrata. Best cheese ever. This is such a creative recipe!
All of my favorites sandwiched in a quesadilla!
I feel like Im missing out on something really spectacular, because I don’t think I’ve tried burrata. Everyone raves about it.. I need to change that asap.
Love the combo here..I’m all about the peaches right now too, they go on everything! Keep it coming!
Oh wow! This combination is genius! I love that mix of sweetness from fresh fruit with savory flavors. I cannot wait to try this!
Confession: I have yet to try burrata (meep! I KNOW). But combined with everything else I see here, I bet this quesadilla is AMAZING. Pinning!
I SO need to try burrata…this recipe is pushing me over the edge! Love the combination of the sweet peaches and smoky bacon too!
Such a gorgeous, seasonal recipe! I’ve never made a quesadilla open-faced like this, but I really need to. It’s like a delicious, easy pizza! Love the flavour combo happening here. Yay for peach season!
I always se peach an burratta salad, but never in a quesadilla… but all i can say is… it looks totally awesome!! Especially with the addition of bacon!
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I had burrata for the first time a few days ago and it was pretty much life changing. SO GOOD. I can’t wait to try this!
Right? The stuff is amazing!
Gorgeous! No better comob then peach bacon and pistachios!!! Love it!