Looking for a quick bite packed with flavor? Try this goat cheese portobello pizza on naan bread, 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 our favorites are pear and prosciutto pizza and German-style pizza, aka Flammkuchen.
Naan flatbread is the perfect size for one, and cut into squares, it becomes a favorite appetizer or 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.
Goat Cheese Mushroom Pizza with Naan Bread
Ingredients
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
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 😀
Cathy Lawdanski says
This sounds so good! I love goat cheese and smoked paprika!
Jas says
Thanks, Cathy! Who knew such simple ingredients make such incredible flavor?
Miz Helen says
I love the Portobello and Goat Cheese Combination for this awesome pizza! Thanks so much for sharing your special post with us at Full Plate Thursday. Have a great weekend and come back to see us real soon!
Miz Helen
Jas says
It makes for a great flavor. Hope you give it a try.
Justyna says
Jas, I love it. Mushrooms + goat's cheese are two of my fav things. Plus that naan! Thanks for sharing - Pinned!
Jas says
Thanks, Justyna! So glad you like it 😀
Donna Reidland says
This looks delicious! It's only 7 AM, but is it ok to have pizza for breakfast! 🙂
Jas says
Thanks, Donna! I don't think there's a breakfast police, ha! 😀
Leslie says
Yay! I'm so glad you finally made this pizza! It was so tasty, wasn't it? Now I definitely have to make it for my husband, who will fall in love with it too, no doubt. And thanks so much for the shout out. It was wonderful to meet you and I hope we get the chance to meet in person again soon.
Jas says
I hope so too, Leslie! I've been literally making this pizza every week since we got back. We aren't tired of it yet, lol.
penpen says
These sound so easy to prepare. Have never tried naan as pizza crust before. opens all kinds of possibilities. Enjoyed the back story on how you came up with the recipe.
Jas says
Oh, once you try naan for pizza crust you won't think of any other way. It's a perfect size, it's not too thick or too thin, it stores great (you can even freeze it if you don't have an easy access), and you have your pizza in less than 10 minutes. Most naan bread brands will have pizza crust too, but I prefer the bread. 🙂
Clearissa Coward says
Hi Jas, this looks wonderful; however, my favorite part is the prep and cook time. Imagine bringing this gourmet looking dish to the table within 10 minutes. I think I would throw some flower on my face and pretend I had slaved for hours in the kitchen to my family like that old commercial. 🙂 Thank you for sharing with Blogging Grandmothers. #BloggingGrandmotherLinkParty. I have shared on social media.
Jas says
Thank you, Clearissa! The pizza is ready in no time and I usually put it in the oven before it reaches the right temperature. By the time it does, the pizza is done. Can't get any easier than that, lol. I like your idea of throwing some flour on my face, but I don't think my family would even notice, ha!
Keerthi Vydyula says
Looks Scrumptious!
Jas says
Thank you!
Becca Farrelly says
Oh i love a good pizza and this one looks amazing! I love both goats cheese and portobello mushrooms so this is right up my street! Gorgeous photos too! 🙂
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Andrea Nine says
Oh these flatbreads look scrumptious!
Jas says
They do, don't they, Andrea? 🙂
Daphne says
Good Afternoon Jas, I think you are spot on, when you say my tastebuds will thank me for the flavours from your flatbread pizza. The ingredients you have included are all the flavours I love. I will certainly be trying your recipe this weekend. Perfect for watching Saturday evening television.
Best Wishes
Daphne
Jas says
Hi, Daphne! With goat cheese, you either love it or hate it and I'm so happy that you love it. There are not many dishes with simple ingredients that taste incredible, but this pizza is certainly one of them 😀 Let me know how you liked it!
Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says
I love simple pizza like this - Thanks for sharing at the What's for Dinner party!
Jas says
Thank you, Helen! Hope you'll try it 🙂
Debrashoppeno5 says
This recipe is a must try in my book. I will be trying it soon.
Jas says
Debra, I honestly can't recommend it enough 😀
Sandra L Garth says
A while back I made Creamy Goat Cheese Frosting for my Sweet Potato Layer Cake. I was slow getting to the goat cheese club but now I love it. I also love naan so this is perfect for me. Amazing pictures Jas!
Jas says
Same here, Sandra! I wasn't always a fan of goat cheese. I put it in savory muffins and in a cheesecake before but never in frosting! I must look for your recipe 🙂 Thanks for visiting!
Ann says
Naan pizza for your crust! That's a great use of naan. Very innovative, Jas. X.
Jas says
Heck yeah! I'm all about simplifying recipes 😉 Naan bread is my favorite for quick pizza crust.