Flatbread Pizza with Chili Oil Recipe
If you haven't hopped on the Store Bought Flatbread Pizza trend, I'm here to convince you. This version is made with the pre-cooked Trader Joe's Pizza Crust (or your favorite brand!) and topped with gooey mozzarella, sweet cherry tomatoes, fresh chives, and a generous drizzle of chili oil! In this post I'm sharing all the tips and variations I've picked up after making this many times on my own.
Servings: 12 -14 slices (serves 4-6 for a main dish)
Calories: 91kcal
Equipment
- Standard sheet pan
Ingredients
- 1 pckg Trader joe’s pre-cooked rectangle pizza crust *See note
- 1-2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest optional
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 8 oz (2 ¼ cups) mozzarella cheese shredded
- 5 oz cherry tomatoes cut into quarters
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ cup Parmesan or pecorino cheese freshly grated
- 2-3 tablespoon chili crisp
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives diced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees (**see note).
- Use a silicone or pastry brush to brush the top and bottom of both pizza crusts with a light layer of olive oil. Place the crusts on a cookie sheet (they will slightly overlap or hang off the edge for a regular sheet, or fit with room to spare on a on XL sheet).1 pckg Trader joe’s pre-cooked rectangle pizza crust, 1-2 tablespoon olive oil
- Sprinkle the minced garlic and lemon zest evenly across the crusts.1 teaspoon lemon zest, 1 tablespoon garlic
- Layer on the mozzarella cheese, then cherry tomatoes, and lastly dried oregano.8 oz (2 ¼ cups) mozzarella cheese, 5 oz cherry tomatoes, ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melty and the edges are crisp.
- Top with freshly grated parmesan or pecorino, drizzle on the chili crisp oil, and sprinkle with fresh chives. Slice and serve immediately.¼ cup Parmesan or pecorino cheese, 2-3 tablespoon chili crisp, 1 tablespoon fresh chives
Notes
*We use the Trader Joe's pre-cooked rectangular pizza crusts for this recipe, which comes with two crusts in one package. See the photo in the post above for the specific product. You can use a different brand of pre-made crust, just know that the quantities for this recipe are based on the size of the TJ's crust, so you may need to adjust your amounts slightly if using a different product.
**You can make this in a convection oven if yours is large enough to fit a sheet pan, or you can cut the pizza crusts in halves and bake it in rounds. If using a convection oven, preheat to 375°F. I have done this successfully in my Breville Smart Oven.
Tips & Tricks
- When it comes to cheese, it's really worth it to buy quality brands. We love Tillamook mozzarella and real parmesan cheese (not the powdered stuff) for this recipe.
- For the best melt and texture, shred the mozzarella fresh instead of purchasing pre-shredded cheese (pre-shredded cheese comes coated in other ingredients that impact the final results).
- Choose a chili oil that you really love the flavor of. Every brand is different, and since it is a key flavor it's important that you love it.
- Option 1: Preheat the oven to 425°F. Place a cookie sheet inside to get hot. Once preheated, place the pizza directly on the hot pan and bake in the oven for 5-8 minutes, until heated through.
- Option 2: Heat a large skillet on the stove over medium-high heat. Place slices of pizza directly in the hot pan and cover with a lid, until the toppings are warmed through. Remove the lid and allow it to continue cooking for 1-2 minutes, if needed, until the bottom is slightly crispy.
Nutrition
Serving: 1slice | Calories: 91kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 152mg | Potassium: 48mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 177IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 177mg | Iron: 0.2mg
