Crispy Pork Sausage Flatbreads with Tomato, Mozzarella &Amp; Pesto

Tomato, mozzarella and pesto are a classic trio for good reason-they taste amazing together. And when you add juicy Italian sausage to the mix, you get these irresistible flatbreads that are as easy as they are satisfying.

Simply bake the flatbreads until crisp, spread on a creamy white sauce, then layer with marinated tomatoes and crumbled sausage. Drizzle with pesto, sprinkle with mozzarella and pop them back in the oven. In minutes, dinner is ready-leaving you plenty of time to enjoy that well-deserved glass of wine.

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Ingredients

2 unit TomatoView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 clove GarlicView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

9 ounce Italian Pork Sausage MixView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 tablespoon Cream CheeseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 unit FlatbreadsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 tablespoon PestoView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.5 cup Mozzarella CheeseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon Cooking OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 teaspoon Olive OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

saltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

pepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon FlourView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Adjust rack to top position (top and middle for 4 servings) and preheat oven to 425°F. Wash and dry produce. Finely dice tomatoes. Peel and mince or grate garlic. Place tomatoes in a medium bowl; season with a big pinch of salt and pepper.
2. In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine cream cheese, garlic, 3 tbsp water (4 tbsp for 4 servings) and a big pinch of salt and pepper. Microwave for 30 seconds. Stir to combine (you’ll use it in the next step).
3. Heat a drizzle of oil in a medium pan over medium-high heat. Add sausage and cook, breaking up meat into pieces, until browned and cooked through, 4-6 minutes. Turn off heat. Using a slotted spoon, transfer sausage to a plate, reserving fat in pan. Return pan to medium heat. Sprinkle flour over pan; whisk to combine. Cook for 1 minute, whisking continuously (a few lumps are okay). Remove pan from heat. Add cream cheese mixture and whisk until smooth.
4. Place flatbreads on a baking sheet; brush tops of each flatbread with a drizzle of olive oil. Toast on top rack until golden, 3-4 minutes. (For 4 servings, divide between two baking sheets; toast on top and middle racks.)
5. Once flatbreads are toasted, remove from oven. Heat broiler to high or oven to 500°F. Carefully spread sauce over flatbreads; top with seasoned tomatoes to taste (draining first) and sausage. Massage the pesto packet for 5 seconds; snip the corner and lightly drizzle flatbreads with pesto to taste. Evenly sprinkle with mozzarella. Broil or bake until cheese melts and flatbreads are golden brown, 3-5 minutes. (For 4 servings, broil or bake in batches.) TIP: Watch carefully to avoid burning.
6. Allow flatbreads to cool slightly, then slice each into quarters. Serve. (Pork sausage is fully cooked when internal temperature reaches 160°F.)

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use a different type of sausage?

Yes, you can substitute with chicken or turkey sausage, but cooking time may vary slightly.

Can I make these flatbreads ahead of time?

They are best enjoyed fresh, but you can prep the toppings in advance and assemble just before baking.

What can I use instead of flatbreads?

Pita bread, naan or even pizza dough can work as a substitute.