Description
A savory-sweet flatbread topped with tangy cranberry balsamic glaze, mozzarella, goat cheese, and fresh herbs. Perfect for a light appetizer or holiday snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pre-made flatbread or pizza crust
- 1/2 cup cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- Fresh rosemary or thyme sprigs, for garnish
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Arugula, for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper for easy cleanup, or place a pizza stone inside if you’re using one.
- Make the Cranberry Glaze: In a small bowl, mix the cranberry sauce with balsamic vinegar until smooth. This tangy-sweet glaze will serve as the flavorful base for the flatbread.
- Assemble the Flatbread:
- Place the flatbread on the prepared baking sheet or pizza stone.
- Spread the cranberry-balsamic glaze evenly over the flatbread with the back of a spoon.
- Layer the shredded mozzarella cheese over the glaze, followed by crumbled goat cheese for a creamy, tangy contrast.
- Arrange the thinly sliced red onion on top of the cheeses, spreading it evenly for a mild, sweet onion flavor in each bite.
- Season and Bake: Sprinkle a light touch of salt and pepper over the flatbread. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and the crust is golden and slightly crisp around the edges.
- Finish with Fresh Herbs: Remove the flatbread from the oven and garnish with fresh rosemary or thyme for an aromatic touch. For extra freshness, add a handful of arugula if you’d like.
- Serve: Slice the flatbread and serve immediately, enjoying the blend of warm, melted cheese and sweet cranberry glaze with the fresh greens.
Notes
- You can use homemade or store-bought cranberry sauce for convenience.
- For an extra touch of freshness, arugula works great as a topping.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg