Crispy Flatbreads with Italian Sausage, Tomato and Pesto

Tomato, mozzarella and pesto are a classic trio for good reason-they taste amazing together. Add juicy Italian sausage to the mix and you’ve got a quick, satisfying meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights.

These flatbreads start with a crispy baked base, then get layered with a creamy white sauce, marinated tomatoes, crumbled sausage, pesto and mozzarella. A few minutes under the broiler melts everything together into golden, bubbly perfection. Serve with a glass of wine and enjoy!

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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

Salt, to tasteView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Pepper, to tasteView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon FlourView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Adjust oven rack to top position and preheat oven to 425°F. Wash and dry produce. Finely dice tomatoes. Peel and mince or grate garlic.
2. Place diced tomatoes in a medium bowl; season with a big pinch of salt and pepper. In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine cream cheese, garlic, 3 tablespoons water and a big pinch of salt and pepper. Microwave for 30 seconds, then stir until smooth.
3. Heat a drizzle of oil in a medium pan over medium-high heat. Add sausage and cook, breaking it up into pieces, until browned and cooked through (4-6 minutes). Using a slotted spoon, transfer sausage to a plate, reserving fat in the pan. Return pan to medium heat, sprinkle flour over the fat and whisk continuously for 1 minute. Remove from heat, add cream cheese mixture and whisk until smooth.
4. Place flatbreads on a baking sheet; brush tops with olive oil. Toast on the top rack until golden (3-4 minutes).
5. Remove flatbreads from oven. Heat broiler to high or oven to 500°F. Carefully spread the cream cheese sauce over flatbreads. Top with seasoned tomatoes (drain first) and crumbled sausage. Drizzle pesto over the top, then sprinkle with mozzarella. Broil or bake until cheese melts and flatbreads are golden brown (3-5 minutes). Watch carefully to avoid burning.
6. Let flatbreads cool slightly, then slice each into quarters. Serve.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use a different type of sausage?

Yes, you can substitute with chicken or turkey sausage or even a plant-based sausage for a vegetarian option.

What if I don't have a broiler?

You can bake the flatbreads at 500°F for 3-5 minutes until the cheese melts and the edges are golden.

Can I make these flatbreads ahead of time?

They are best served fresh, but you can prep the toppings in advance. Assemble and bake just before serving.