Description
This Pizzeria Flatbread recipe offers a quick and delicious way to enjoy homemade-style pizza using store-bought or homemade flatbreads. Topped with savory marinara sauce, melted mozzarella, classic pepperoni or sausage, and fresh veggies, it’s perfect for a family-friendly, customizable meal that can be ready in under 25 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 2 store-bought or homemade flatbreads
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup marinara or pizza sauce
Toppings
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup sliced pepperoni or cooked sausage
- ¼ cup sliced black olives
- ¼ cup sliced red onions
- ¼ cup sliced bell peppers
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Garnish (optional)
- Fresh basil leaves
- Crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 425°F (220°C) and prepare a baking sheet or pizza stone to place the flatbreads on.
- Prepare flatbreads: Place the flatbreads on the baking surface and brush each lightly with olive oil to help create a crispy, golden crust.
- Spread sauce: Evenly spread a thin layer of marinara sauce over each flatbread, ensuring to leave a small border around the edges to mimic a traditional pizza crust.
- Add cheese: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce on both flatbreads for a melty, creamy base.
- Top the flatbreads: Distribute the pepperoni or cooked sausage slices, black olives, red onions, and bell peppers evenly across the flatbreads.
- Season: Sprinkle Italian seasoning over the assembled flatbreads to infuse a classic Italian flavor.
- Bake: Place the flatbreads in the preheated oven and bake for 10–12 minutes or until the cheese is bubbling and slightly browned, and the edges of the flatbreads turn golden and crisp.
- Cool and garnish: Remove the flatbreads from the oven and allow them to cool for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh basil leaves or a sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes if desired.
- Slice and serve: Cut the flatbreads into slices and serve immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Customize your toppings with your favorite vegetables or proteins to suit your taste and dietary preferences.
- For an alternative base, naan bread or pita bread can be used as quick flatbread substitutes.
- If you prefer a spicier flavor, add extra crushed red pepper flakes before baking.
- Use pre-cooked sausage to ensure even cooking and food safety.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the meat toppings and add extra veggies or plant-based alternatives.
