Margherita Flatbread Recipe

Rating 5.0
| 2
Margherita flatbread is the perfect light summer dinner or appetizer when tomatoes are in season. Fresh and shredded mozzarella melt and mingle with fresh tomatoes and basil on top of a thin, crispy-edged flatbread.
Utensils Appetizer
Globe Italian
8
ingredients
6
steps
35
minutes
Brazil-born Chef Mateus brings distinct international flair to his corner of the culinary world. He's worked in kitchens around the globe, including in eateries in Australia, New Zealand, New York and California. He's also served as head chef at the U.S. Embassy in Paris. Chef Mateus currently owns and operates a meal prep and delivery service in NYC and is eager to share his knowledge with chefs of all skill levels.

Ingredients

Servings:
6
1 lb
flatbread or pizza dough
1/4 cup(s)
basil tomato sauce, see notes
1/4 cup(s)
extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup(s)
shredded mozzarella cheese
8 oz
fresh mozzarella, sliced
1 lb
Italian tomatoes, sliced
1/4 cup(s)
chopped fresh basil
kosher salt, to taste

Directions 6 steps | 35 Minutes

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line two sheet pans with parchment paper. Lightly dust your work surface. Divide the dough into two pieces. Roll out each piece of dough into a thin, oblong shape. 

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Step 2

Transfer each flatbread onto the prepared sheet pans.

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Step 3

Spread tomato sauce evenly over the flatbreads, except for a ½ inch border around the edge.

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Step 4

Evenly sprinkle the shredded mozzarella between the two flatbreads.

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Step 5

Top with the sliced fresh mozzarella and the Italian tomatoes. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted, the tomato sauce hot and the edges are golden brown. 

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Step 6

Drizzle extra-virgin oil on top of each Margherita flatbread, add the fresh chopped basil and a sprinkle of kosher salt. Enjoy!

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Nutrition Per Serving
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CALORIES
552
FAT
31 g
PROTEIN
25.2 g
CARBS
43.2 g

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Carmela G.

Carmela

13 Jul 2022

Two thumbs up. Great recipe to recreate at home.

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Sandra G.

Sandra

13 Jul 2022

Perfect with flatbread and a weekend favorite.

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