Mozzarella and Roasted Red Pepper Flatbread
Yield: About 10 servings
Cook Time: 10-15 minutes
Tips: Feta or goat cheese may be used instead of mozzarella, if desired. Any type flavor or shape of flatbread may be used, including naan bread or pita bread, as long as it is no less than 1/8-inch thick. Slices may be cut into triangle or rectangle shapes, preferably about 3 inches long and 1 1/2 to 2 inches wide.
Suggestion: Serve as an appetizer or snack.
Ingredients
- flatbread (about 1 lb. of any shape or size)
- olive oil (as needed)
- 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons chopped roasted red peppers
- 2 cups fresh mozzarella cheese that has been broken into small pieces
- 1/4 cup chopped black olives
Directions
Preheat oven to 375°F.
Place a small amount of olive oil (2-4 tablespoons) in a small bowl and using a pastry brush, lightly brush olive oil over top of each flatbread. Evenly sprinkle each flatbread evenly with minced garlic. Evenly sprinkle tops of each flatbread with chopped roasted red peppers and mozzarella, then chopped olives.
Place a small amount of olive oil (2-4 tablespoons) in a small bowl and using a pastry brush, lightly brush olive oil over top of each flatbread. Evenly sprinkle each flatbread evenly with minced garlic. Evenly sprinkle tops of each flatbread with chopped roasted red peppers and mozzarella, then chopped olives.
Place topped flatbread on a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until hot and lightly browned and the cheese has begun to melt. Remove from oven. Using a large sharp knife or pizza cutter, slice bread into appetizer size pieces. Tip: Flatbread (such as pita bread) that is about 6 inches in diameter can easily be cut into small triangles due to its shape and size. Serve immediately.