Margherita Flatbread

Name: Margherita Flatbread
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Quick Weeknight
Ingredients: 4 naan or flatbreads; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 cup pizza or marinara sauce; 8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced; 2 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze (optional)

Store-bought flatbread gets a fast pizzeria upgrade with garlic oil, fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil. It bakes in about 12 minutes, making it perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or an easy appetizer.

By YumYum Editorial · Quick Weeknight

Prep: 10 min · Cook: 12 min · Total: 22 min · Serves 4

Ingredients

4 naan or flatbreads
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup pizza or marinara sauce
8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced
2 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon balsamic glaze (optional)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 450°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Stir together olive oil and minced garlic, then brush over both sides of each flatbread.
Arrange flatbreads on the baking sheet and spread a thin layer of pizza sauce over each.
Top evenly with sliced mozzarella and tomato slices.
Season with salt and pepper, then bake 10-12 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the edges are crisp.
Remove from the oven and scatter fresh basil over the top.
Drizzle with balsamic glaze if using, slice, and serve warm.