Basil Caprese Flatbread
Whether you serve it as an appetizer or the main course, this Basil Caprese Flatbread is a scrumptious way to enjoy a warm spring or summer evening. Adding a pinch of Mighty Salt™ on top of this flatbread will bring out even more of the tart flavor of the fresh tomatoes - go ahead and give it a try! You can try making this recipe on the grill, too!
Ingredients
- 1 Flatbread, store-bought
- 1 tbsp Member’s Mark™ Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 tsp Garlic minced
- 4 oz Fresh mozzarella cheese sliced or torn
- ½ cup Cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 tsp Member’s Mark™ Dried Basil Leaf plus additional for garnish
- Mighty Salt™ to taste
- Member’s Mark™ Black Pepper Grinder to taste
- Fresh basil leaves
- 2 tsp Balsamic glaze for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450° F.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, and place the flatbread on the prepared pan.
- Brush Member’s Mark™ Extra Virgin Olive Oil on the flatbread. Make sure to cover the entire flatbread with the oil (use more if needed).
- Evenly spread minced garlic over the olive oil. Top the flatbread with fresh mozzarella. Layer with the halved grape tomatoes, and sprinkle on 1 tsp Member’s Mark™ Dried Basil Leaf.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the edges of the crust start to get dark golden brown. You can also broil for 1-2 minutes additional minutes if you want to crisp up the flatbread.
- Top the pizza with additional Member’s Mark™ Dried Basil Leaf for garnish.
- Season with Mighty Salt™ and Member’s Mark™ Black Pepper Grinder, and drizzle with balsamic glaze.