Elevate your appetizer game with this Olive Garden-inspired Caprese Flatbread, a perfect blend of fresh ingredients and vibrant flavors. Featuring a crisp flatbread base brushed with olive oil, this dish is topped with creamy fresh mozzarella, juicy cherry tomatoes, and fragrant basil leaves. A final drizzle of tangy balsamic glaze adds the perfect gourmet touch to this quick and easy recipe. Ready in just 20 minutes, this flatbread is ideal for a crowd-pleasing starter, a light lunch, or a snack to share. With its irresistible combination of textures and flavors, this Caprese Flatbread is bound to be your go-to for simple yet elegant dining.
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Wash and slice the cherry tomatoes in half.
Pat the fresh mozzarella dry and slice it into thin pieces.
Place the flatbread on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Brush the flatbread evenly with olive oil, focusing on the edges to help it crisp up.
Layer the mozzarella slices evenly across the top of the flatbread, leaving a small border around the edges.
Distribute the halved cherry tomatoes evenly over the cheese.
Sprinkle salt and black pepper over the top for seasoning.
Bake the flatbread in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the edges of the flatbread are golden brown.
Remove the flatbread from the oven and allow it to cool for 2 minutes.
Scatter the fresh basil leaves over the top of the flatbread.
Drizzle the balsamic glaze generously over the flatbread.
Slice the flatbread into 4-6 pieces and serve immediately.
Calories |
1204 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 80.0 g | 103% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.3 g | 186% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 178 mg | 59% | |
| Sodium | 2872 mg | 125% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 60.3 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.1 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.2 g | ||
| Protein | 55.6 g | 111% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1223 mg | 94% | |
| Iron | 4.8 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 712 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.