Caprese Flatbread

Makes 6 servings

Erica Braden

ingredients

1
Preheat oven to 350°.
2
Dice tomatoes into small pieces. Transfer to a mixing bowl.
3
Add chopped garlic, salt, pepper, 1/2 of chopped basil, and 4 tbsp olive oil.
4
Set aside and allow mixture to marinate for at least 10 minutes.
5
Flatten pizza dough into rectangle pan as indicated on package, reaching to pan edges.
6
Drizzle dough with olive oil and brush it over dough.
7
Bake dough at 350°F for 10 minutes on center rack.
8
Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly, about 2 minutes.
9
Cut garlic clove in half and rub, cut side down, onto the surface of the bread. The slight warmth of the bread will help extract the garlic flavor.
10
Allow bread to cool completely, about 10 more minutes.
11
Increase oven temperature to 450°F.
12
Combine mayonnaise and garlic powder in a mixing bowl. Evenly spread onto the bread’s surface.
13
Top with shredded mozzarella to evenly cover surface.
14
Drain tomato mixture and spread evenly over the bread.
15
Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
16
Return flatbread to oven for 5-7 more minutes or until golden, crisp, and bubbly.
17
Garnish with remaining chopped basil and serve.