Dinner in under 30 minutes? Yes, please! No-fuss flatbread pizza is beyond easy and beginner-friendly because instead of making the dough from scratch, you’ll use store-bought flatbread and pile on your favorite toppings. I love the fresh, classic flavors on these chewy margherita flatbread pizzas, but I have loads of variations for you below.
My homemade flatbread pizza recipe is perfect for busy weeknights because you don’t have to fuss with uncooked dough, and you can enlist your whole family to help assemble their own pizzas. Even if you’re cooking solo, these cheesy delights are ready in well under 30 minutes. They also make a crowd-pleasing party appetizer! For more pizza recipes, try my cheese pizza, Margherita pizza, or homemade pizza dough recipe.
What You Need to Make this Recipe
Flatbread — to save time, use 2 premade flatbreads or naans. Or, if you have time, make your own homemade flatbread using my naan bread recipe.
Pizza sauce — you can also swap this out for pesto or marinara sauce for a fun twist (see the bottom of this post for several variations).
Fresh mozzarella cheese — fresh mozzarella is the best choice here. Tear it into pieces for even cooking. If you don’t have fresh, use low-moisture mozzarella cut into cubes.
Tomatoes — cherry tomatoes are wonderful on these thin crust pizzas. You can use red tomatoes or multicolored ones for a pretty presentation.
Garlic — a teaspoon of minced garlic adds so much flavor. Garlic lovers, feel free to add as much as your heart desires!
Basil — a homemade pizza wouldn’t be complete without sweet and delicate fresh basil leaves. You could use other fresh herbs if you like!
How to Make Flatbread Pizza
1. Place the flatbreads on a large baking sheet (no need to line it with parchment paper) and spread pizza sauce onto each one. Leave a ¼-inch border along the edges. (You can also preheat a pizza stone in the oven to bake on for a crispier flatbread.)
2. Sprinkle both flatbreads with fresh, torn-up mozzarella.
3. Add sliced fresh tomatoes and minced garlic on top of the mozzarella cheese and season with salt and pepper. (You can also use a sprinkle of Italian seasoning if you want.)
4. Bake in an oven preheated to 400°F for 10 to 12 minutes. The flatbread should be golden brown and the cheese should be melted. Allow the flatbread pizzas to cool for about 5 minutes, and top with fresh torn basil leaves.
Pro Tips for Making this Recipe
- Save time with this store-bought flatbread pizza recipe. I’ll be honest: On a busy weeknight, I want to make dinner as quick and easy as possible. Using my favorite store-bought flatbread is such a simple way to save time and energy! I like the puffiness of naan, but any flatbread you like will work, even pita bread.
- Turn pizza night into a family affair! If you have children old enough, put them in charge of pizza toppings. My sons love helping me and choosing the toppings for their own pizzas.
- Change up the base. Swap the tomato sauce for pesto, a creamy white sauce, or something more unique like barbecue sauce!
- Use garlic naan. If you are all about garlicky flavor, up the ante with garlic naan.
Frequently Asked Questions
While all regular pizza dough contains yeast, not all flatbreads do. In fact, most flatbreads are unleavened (which is why they are flat) or use a different type of leavener like baking powder or baking soda for a fluffy texture but less rise.
While I love the classic simplicity of mozzarella, fresh tomatoes, and basil, you can load up this easy flatbread pizza recipe with any number of delicious toppings. Keep it very simple with pizza sauce and mozzarella; go veggie-heavy with green or black olives, spinach, bell peppers, red onion, and mushrooms; venture into the gourmet with a combination of figs, arugula, goat cheese, and drizzle of balsamic vinegar; swap the pizza sauce for nutty pesto and add creamy burrata; or go all out with a flavor explosion from artichokes, goat cheese, tomatoes, arugula, honey, and garlic. You could also make meaty flatbread pizzas with crispy bacon crumbles, pepperoni, cooked Italian sausage, or cooked chicken. Truly, the topping ideas are limitless! Have fun and choose what you love.
At 400°F, the pizzas should take 10 to 12 minutes to turn golden and melt the cheese into gooey perfection. Your oven may vary, so check it occasionally during cooking and add more time if needed.
If you have leftovers, let them cool completely and transfer to an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to 5 days. You can enjoy leftovers cold (I am a huge cold pizza fan!), or reheat them in the oven for about 5 minutes at 350°F.
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Flatbread Pizza
Ingredients
- 2 (7 to 9-inch) premade flatbreads or naans
- ½ cup pizza sauce (120mL)
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella torn into pieces (225g)
- ½ cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- Torn fresh basil to serve
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400F.
- Place the flatbreads on a large baking sheet. Divide the sauce evenly among the flatbreads, and spread into an even layer, leaving about a 1/4-inch border on each. Sprinkle each with mozzarella. Top with cherry tomatoes and garlic and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown and the cheese is melted. Let cool for at least 5 minutes before serving. Top with basil, if desired.
Notes
- Save time with this store-bought flatbread pizza recipe. I’ll be honest: On a busy weeknight, I want to make dinner as quick and easy as possible. Using my favorite store-bought flatbread is such a simple way to save time and energy! I like the puffiness of naan, but any flatbread you like will work, even pita bread.
- Turn pizza night into a family affair! If you have children old enough, put them in charge of pizza toppings. My sons love helping me and choosing the toppings for their own pizzas.
- Change up the base. Swap the tomato sauce for pesto, a creamy white sauce, or something more unique like barbecue sauce!
- Use garlic naan. If you are all about garlicky flavor, up the ante with garlic naan.
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