I was going to title this “leftovers pizza” but the image that came to mind well…it just didn’t quite convey what these little pizzas are all about!! But truly that is what inspired these little flatbread pizzas – leftovers!! I had some remnants from an appetizer platter lying around in the fridge – a little cappacollo, a couple of pieces of prosciutto, some gruyere and some caramelized onions and I wanted to use them up. I was also in the mood for a little snack while watching football (which was a good thing since my team lost!!!). I wanted something a little crunchy, a little cheesy and a little salty. Hmmm…. and then I spied the lavash bread I’d picked up on a whim at Trader Joe’s . Viola – little pizzas were on the menu!! The fact that all I had to do was assemble and bake them was a bonus (which is pretty much a requirement during football season, even if your team is losing…..).
The beauty of these little snacks is that you can really use a wide a variety of those “odds and ends” you end up with in your fridge. The only “guidelines” is that if it’s too juicy/wet your little pizzas won’t be as crispy! Need some ideas? Here are some other things that would be great on these little pizzas – sauteed mushrooms, bacon, ham, roasted tomatoes, tapenade, pesto, …. the options are almost limitless!
Ingredients
- 2 pieces lavash flatbread
- 1 cup grated gruyere cheese
- 2 - 3 oz. prosciutto, cappocollo, salame, torn into bit sized pieces
- 1/2 cup caramelized onions
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 Tbsp. fresh thyme (optional)
Instructions
- Pre heat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Lay flatbread on a sheet pan. Brush edges of flatbread with olive oil. Scatter cheese and meat(s) over the flatbread. Top with caramelized onions. Repeat with remaining flatbread.
- Place sheetpan into the oven and bake for 8 - 10 minutes until edges of flatbread are brown and cheese is melted.
- Remove flatbreads from the oven and cut into fourths. Sprinkle with fresh thyme if using. Serve.
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I have an aversion to left overs but not on a pizza!
Mee too Lucy!!!
oooo, i have lavash and no plans for it – until now! I love this idea. I am going to make the kids snack asap!!! will let you know how it turns out
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Oooh… great idea! Hope the boys like them!!!
YUM YUM sometimes the most simpel things are delicious!
I couldn’t agree more!!
Such a great way to use up leftovers without having them feel like, well, leftovers!
Thanks Aida… didn’t have enough to make a true charcuterie offering so this worked out well!!
This definitely looks amazing!
Thanks Allison!!!
I love it when recipes develop from what remains, it’s like looking through a new lens and suddenly it all comes together. I think it’s the texture that would make it impossible to stop eating these–Crispy, yum!
Hi Judy!!
I love your analogy – and you are so right! Truth be told these were a bit addictive – after second plateful the family said “What? There aren’t any more”? I took that as a good sign….
I’ll be honest. I could eat like this for dinner every night. I never eat a full meal at a restaurant, much preferring an assortment of small plates. Just like this.
You and me both Barb!!!
Love it! And so much better than eating it all separately.
I love it both ways… as my hips will attest to!!
What a great name for these…fantastic snacks or appetizers
Thanks!! Wasn’t sure what people would think but it definitely seemed to fit!
It’s leftovers all dolled up! You’d never guess. And yes it’s a good way to get rid of those random ingredients in the house.
Hi Bianca!!
So glad you stopped by! It definitely is a tasty way to get rid of “leftovers”