Not another Flatbread Pizza! Are you kidding me. Spicy Italian Style Flatbread is another way to enjoy your favorite Italian flavors right on top of a crispy Flatbread without the extra work of making pizza dough. By all means, if you want to take the initiative in preparing dough, I salute you. This is my take on simplicity but an amazing alternative to pizza.
Spicy Italian Style Flatbread brings all my favorite flavors of an Italian Hoagie right to my table in no time. I love adding additional heat and spice to any meal and infusing it right into the Olive Oil used in this recipe was no exception. There are many options to using Chili Pepper Blend seasonings and it really is a win/win when looking for a blend in spices all in one. Since I am one to love my seasoning cabinet loaded with a variety of choices, Smoke Chili Sea Salt gives a little of both worlds in spice and salt. It was perfect for my take on an Italian Style Flatbread.
Speck Ham is a smoked ham which almost mimics Prosciutto in taste. It is absolutely delicious. Pairing it with Artichokes, Banana Peppers and seared tomatoes brought it all together. Topped off with fresh Mozzarella and slivers of fresh Basil, this was a home run to a light but delicious meal.
Never underestimate the ability of a Flatbread. With so many options available to you to partake in when creating your favorite Flatbread Pizza, you cannot go wrong.
Spicy Italian Style Flatbread
Equipment
- Cutting Board
- Pan
- Knife
Ingredients
Protein
- Speck Ham May substitute for your choice of Ham. Slice into thin strips.
Produce
- 1 Red Onion Small
- 1 cup Portabella Mushrooms Sliced
- 1 Jar of Marinated Artichokes
- 1 Jar of Banana Peppers
- 2 tbsp Minced Garlic
- 4 Roma Tomatoes Sliced. May substitutes for you favorite Tomato
- Fresh Basil Leaves Cut in slivers
Dairy
- 1 Package of Sliced Marinated fresh Mozzarella May use 2 packages if you like a lot of cheese
- 2 tbsp Butter Room temperature
Seasonings
- Chili Pepper Sea Salt Blend Seasoning Includes Salt.
- Garlic Herb Seasoning No Salt
Bread
- 2 Flatbread of your choice
Oil
- Olive Oil
Instructions
Flatbread Preparation
- Preheat Oven to 375°F
- Lay FlatBread on cutting board.
- Drizzle Olive Oil all over Flatbread and using a basting brush, spread Olive Oil around.
- Add 1 tablespoon each of Minced Garlic and softened Butter onto each Flatbread and continue spreading Garlic over Olive Oil.
- Season each Flatbread generously with Chili Pepper Sea Salt Blend and Garlic Herb Seasoning.
- Spread Mushrooms, Artichokes, Red Onion and Banana Peppers over Flatbread.
- Place in oven to start to baking process for 5-7 minutes. May use a pan or place directly on oven rack for crispier crust.
Meanwhile
- Heat Pan on medium/high.
- Drizzle Pan with Olive Oil.
- Add Speck Ham and give it a quick sear for 2-3 minutes stirring consistently and remove.
- Place sliced Tomatoes directly into the same Pan and season with Garlic Herb Seasoning. May sprinkle some Chile Pepper Blend seasoning for additional spice. Sear for 2-3 minutes on both sides or until softened but not mushy.
Flatbread
- Remove Flatbread from oven.
- Place Tomatoes and Speck Ham over vegetables on Flatbread.
- Spread out Marinated Mozzarella over the top. At this point, you may drizzle the leftover marinade from package or additional drizzle of Olive Oil over Flatbread.
- Place Flatbread back in oven to bake for additional 5-7 minutes or until cheese is melted. Remove and top off with Basil slivers.
- Suggestion: For a crispier crust and the last couple of minutes, I cranked the oven up to broil. Do not walk away from oven during this time and all eyes on Flatbread as this can also burn your Flatbread and cheese. Proceed with caution.
