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Quick and Easy Pepperoni Flatbread Pizza Recipe

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  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Description

This Quick and Easy Pepperoni Flatbread Pizza recipe offers a deliciously simple way to enjoy a homemade pizza using mini naan breads as the crust. Topped with pizza sauce, fresh mozzarella pearls, parmesan cheese, pepperoni, and fresh basil, it bakes in just minutes for a perfect weeknight meal or snack. Optional toppings like hot honey, red onion, and balsamic glaze add exciting layers of flavor.

Ingredients

Flatbread Base

  • 4 mini naan breads (Stonefire brand recommended) or other flatbread/crust of choice

Sauce and Cheese

  • 1/2 cup Rao’s pizza sauce
  • 4 oz fresh mozzarella pearls
  • 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese

Toppings

  • 4 oz sliced pepperoni
  • Fresh basil, for topping

Optional Toppings

  • Hot honey
  • Thinly sliced red onion
  • Balsamic glaze
  • Red pepper flakes
  • Sprinkle of dried oregano

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure easy cleanup.
  2. Prepare Flatbreads: Lay each mini naan bread flat on the prepared baking sheet to start assembling the flatbread pizzas.
  3. Spread Sauce and Seasoning: Using a spoon, spread about 2 tablespoons of pizza sauce evenly over each naan bread. Optionally, sprinkle a small amount of dried oregano on top of the sauce for added flavor.
  4. Add Cheese and Toppings: Scatter mozzarella pearls evenly on each flatbread; if the pearls are large, cut them in half to keep them from rolling off. Sprinkle shredded parmesan cheese over the mozzarella. Optionally, add thinly sliced red onion and then evenly place sliced pepperoni across each flatbread.
  5. Bake: Place the baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake for 6-8 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and begins to turn golden brown.
  6. Crisp the Bottom (Optional): For a crisper bottom, heat a medium frying pan on the stove over medium heat and spray lightly with olive or avocado oil. Place each flatbread in the pan with toppings facing up and cook for 1-2 minutes until the crust bottom is golden brown and crispy. Repeat for all flatbreads.
  7. Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle fresh basil leaves over the hot flatbreads. Add any optional toppings such as a drizzle of hot honey, balsamic glaze, red pepper flakes, or more dried oregano before serving.

Notes

  • The mini naan bread serves as a convenient and flavorful crust alternative, but other flatbreads or pre-made pizza crusts can be used.
  • Cutting mozzarella pearls in half helps keep cheese in place and ensures even melting.
  • Optional toppings allow for customization according to personal taste preferences.
  • If you prefer extra crispy crust, don’t skip the optional stovetop crisping step.
  • Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
  • Prep Time: 7 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 minutes
  • Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Find it online: https://sarabaking.com/quick-and-easy-pepperoni-flatbread-pizza-recipe/