Italian Caprese Flatbread Recipes

CAPRESE FLATBREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Drizzle some olive oil on an 11"x17" baking sheet and flatten the pizza dough, making sure it reaches the edges.
• Drizzle a little more oil on top and brush it over the dough; then place in the oven and bake for 10 minutes.
• While the dough is in the oven, add the chopped tomatoes, garlic and 1/4 cup of the basil to a bowl; mix well and set aside.
• Remove the dough from the oven and allow to cool slightly. Next, preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
• In a separate bowl, combine the mayonnaise and garlic powder; then spread it evenly over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the crust. Spread the mozzarella cheese evenly on top, drain any liquid from the tomato mixture and spread evenly over the bread.
• Sprinkle the Pecorino Romano cheese and the remaining 1/4 cup of basil on top, place the bread back in the oven and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes until golden and bubbly and cut into desired serving squares.

ITALIAN CAPRESE FLATBREAD

Steps:

• 1. Heat oven to 450 degrees F. Line bottom of cookie sheet with aluminum foil. Place one flatbread on foil. spread the pesto on the flatbread. Make a thick layer. Sprinkle the tomatoes evenly across the flatbread. Then sprinkle with the black olives. Top with the fresh basil. Bake in the oven for 7 minutes. Take out of the oven and sprinkle with the cheese and continue baking for 3 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Flatbread will be crisp. Cut in half diagonally and then cut into triangles. Serve warm

OLIVE GARDEN CAPRESE FLATBREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350ºf.
• Dice tomatoes into small pieces and transfer to a mixing bowl. Add chopped garlic, salt, pepper, ½ of chopped basil, and 4 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil. Set aside and allow to marinate for 10 minutes.
• Flatten pizza dough into pan as indicated on package. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and brush it over the surface. Bake in oven at 350ºf for 10 minutes on center rack. Remove from oven and allow to cool, about 2 minutes.
• Cut garlic clove in half and rub, cut side down, onto the surface of the bread. Allow bread to cool completely, about 10 more minutes.
• Increase oven temperature to 450ºf.
• Combine mayonnaise and garlic powder in a mixing bowl. Evenly spread onto the surface of the bread. Top with shredded mozzarella to evenly cover surface.
• Drain the Caprese mixture and spread the bread mixture evenly over the bread. Sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese. Return flatbread to oven for 5-7 more minutes or until golden, crisp and bubbly.
• Garnish with remaining chopped basil. Serve immediately and enjoy!

CAPRESE FLATBREAD WITH BALSAMIC REDUCTION

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400º. Place grape tomatoes on a baking sheet and top with olive oil and salt.
• Place in oven and roast tomatoes for 20 minutes.
• Reduce oven temperature to 350º.
• Place flatbreads on a baking sheet. Top each flatbread with olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon of minced garlic and spread evenly.
• Top each flatbread with 4 oz. of freshly sliced mozzarella.
• Evenly distribute the roasted grape tomatoes on top of each flatbread.
• Place flatbreads in oven and bake for 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.
• Top each flatbread with 1 1/2 Tablespoons of fresh chopped basil. {will need a total of 3 T. of basil}
• Lastly, drizzle a Balsamic Reduction over the top! {here's my easy Balsamic Reduction recipe}