Looking for a quick bite that is packed with flavor? Try this flatbread goat cheese portobello pizza and your taste buds will thank you!
Finally, it is here! A recipe for the best damn (sorry, I got excited) darn pizza I ever had. Back in September while I was in Portland, OR at a blogging convention, they served us this flatbread pizza among other goodies. One bite and I was smitten.
Although I have never met her before, Leslie of From Play Dates to Parties and I bonded over its delectable flavor. For a while, we were oblivious to our surroundings and focused on guessing the ingredients.
We could obviously see the mushrooms and shaved parmesan and our taste buds soon discovered garlic, but what was in the "sauce"? Ricotta? Sour cream? Nope.
Eventually, after some trial and error, we came up with goat cheese. However, there was another distinct flavor we just couldn't identify.
We ruthlessly sent a busy server to the kitchen asking the chef his secret to this amazing pizza base. You won't believe what it is. It's a spice I use in most of my home country's traditional dishes.
Yet I failed to recognize it. I'm ashamed of my abilities. I'm a sorry excuse for a foodie. 🙁
The secret ingredient is smoked paprika! Duh!
Ever since then, I've been making this flatbread goat cheese portobello pizza recipe at least once a week. We can't get enough of it.
If you're thinking ew, goat cheese - think again. I've served this pizza to people who dislike goat cheese without telling them what they're eating (I know, I'm so mean) and they loved it.
Even my granddaughters thought it was yummy, especially the two-year-old. A small amount of goat cheese mixed with garlic and smoked paprika gives an incredible flavor. It's simply da bomb!
You can use any type of flatbread for this recipe but I always use naan bread for my pizza crust. We love playing with toppings and among other favorites are pear and prosciutto pizza and the German-style pizza aka Flammkuchen.
Naan flatbread is a perfect size for one and cut into squares it becomes a favorite appetizer or a snack.
Ingredients:
- naan flatbreads
- olive oil
- creamy goat cheese
- smoked paprika
- garlic
- baby portobello (baby bella, crimini) mushrooms
- Shaved parmesan cheese
- Thyme or basil leaves for garnish (optional)
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit
- Place flatbread on a pizza stone or cookie sheet and brush edges with some of the olive oil.
- In a small bowl, mix together goat cheese, smoked paprika, garlic, and pepper.
- Spread the cheese mixture evenly over naan flatbread.
- Top with portobello mushrooms and drizzle with the remainder of the olive oil.
- Bake for 5 minutes or until edges are slightly browned.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle with parmesan shavings.
- Garnish with thyme or basil leaves if using.
Flatbread Goat Cheese Portobello Pizza
Ingredients
- 2 original naan flatbreads
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 tablespoons 3-4 oz. creamy goat cheese
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 garlic clove minced
- ¼ ground black pepper
- 4 oz baby portobello baby bella, crimini mushrooms, cleaned and quartered
- Shaved parmesan cheese
- Thyme or basil leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit
- Place flatbread on a pizza stone or cookie sheet and brush edges with some of the olive oil.
- In a small bowl, mix together goat cheese, smoked paprika, garlic, and pepper.
- Spread the cheese mixture evenly over naan flatbread.
- Top with portobello mushrooms and drizzle with the remainder of the olive oil.
- Bake for 5 minutes or until edges are slightly browned.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle with parmesan shavings.
- Garnish with thyme or basil leaves if using
Christina Makri says
Your cooking skills are very high so every recipe you share is very special! This is again one of these special recipes! Thank you for sharing 🙂
Jas says
You are just too kind, Christina! Thank you so very much. I'm so glad that you like my recipes! XO
Carrie @ Carrie's Home Cooking says
Congratulations! Your post is featured on Whisk It Wednesday this week. Thank you so much for sharing with us and sure hope you come see us again! ~ Carrie
Jas says
Thank you, Carrie! You made my day 😀
Jann Olson says
We love flatbread pizza, and what's not to love about portabella mushrooms and goat cheese? YUM! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
Jas says
Right? LOL. Thanks, Jann!
Leanna says
Goat cheese and paprika yum, this looks delicious . Its great when you find a new recipe that you want to have again and again. Very pretty as well.
Jas says
Smoked paprika, which makes all the difference 😉 Thank you, Leanna! XO
Amber Harrop says
Sounds like a fabulous combo - I love goats cheese although I know some don't
Jas says
Only a goat cheese lovers will appreciate this pizza, although if you don't tell them what's in it, others will eat it too 😉
Sheri says
Thanks for sharing this in the To Grandma's House We Go Link Party! It has been pinned. Remember to follow all of us and we hope to see you back this Wednesday!
Jas says
See you later, Sheri!
Roseann Hampton says
This sounds amazing! Thanks for sharing at The Blogger's Pit Stop! Roseann
Jas says
Thanks, Roseann! 🙂
Rhonda says
This looks and sound delicious. I love Portabella Mushrooms! Thanks for sharing on Sunday's Best.
Jas says
Thank you much!
Corina Blum says
I love it when you find a recipe you just want to make again and again! This looks and sounds delicious!
Jas says
Me too, Corina, especially when you don't get tired of it 😀
Antonia says
Gorgeous flatbread pizza! I love the flavor combinations and the flatbread looks so crisp! Thank you for bringing your delicious dish to Fiesta Friday! Happy Fiesta Friday!
Jas says
Thanks! You can bake it to your preference, crispy or not 😀