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Cheesy Zucchini and Red Onion Flatbread

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Cheesy Zucchini and Red Onion Flatbread Mark Thomas
  • Prep Time

    15 minutes

  • Active Time

    15 minutes

  • Total Time

    40 minutes

Ingredients

Makes 4 to 6 servings

Nonstick vegetable oil spray
1 10-ounce tube refrigerated pizza dough
3/4 cup garlic-and-herb cheese spread (such as Alouette), divided
3/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese, divided
3 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley, divided
1 small red onion
1 7- to 8-inch-long zucchini (yellow or green), cut crosswise into 1/8-inch-thick rounds, divided
Olive oil
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper; spray with nonstick spray. Unroll dough onto parchment. Spread half of herb cheese over 1 long half of dough, leaving 1/2-inch plain border. Sprinkle with half of Parmesan and 2 tablespoons parsley. Using parchment as aid, fold plain half of dough over filled half (do not seal edges). Spread remaining herb cheese over top; sprinkle with remaining Parmesan. Remove enough outer layers of onion to yield 2-inch-diameter core; cut into 1/8-inch-thick rounds. Arrange 1 row of zucchini down 1 long side of dough. Arrange onion rounds in row alongside zucchini. Arrange 1 more row of zucchini alongside onion. Brush vegetables with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake bread until puffed and deep brown at edges, about 24 minutes. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon parsley.

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  • 这六次多年. Typically, I use pizza dough packaged by the pound at either Safeway or Trader Joe's, and just estimate a bit more of all of the toppings. The recipe is forgiving and precision is not necessary. Maybe what I love the most about this flatbread is it can be prepared AND fully baked ahead of time, and holds well at room temperature for a few hours and it is still delicious. No rushing hot appetizers in and out of the oven when you're entertaining! It also travels well to other locations and you avoid having to bother your host about making space in the oven for your pot-luck party contribution. Finally, this is a wonderful vegetarian appetizer that is rich enough and filling enough, without being overly so. Oh, I should also mention that I always try to use both yellow and green zucchini -- the end result is so colorful and appetizing!

    • stasia4

    • Marin County, CA

    • 10/27/2016

  • Easy, yummy, great way to use those summer Zuchs!

    • EmilytheChef

    • Redwood City, CA

    • 7/27/2016

  • Super easy, quick AND elegant! What more can you ask for when tasked with bringing an appetizer to a party with little time to prepare! I made per the recipe but see so many variations on the horizon: add a layer of proscuitto with basil and tomato (without the flesh). Can't wait to try it again!

    • mjwrides

    • Lovettsville, VA

    • 7/4/2015

  • Wonderful and easy appetizer. I made two for a holiday party and they disappeared before I had a chance to try any. The first one I followed the directions exactly and for the second I followed a suggestion from a previous review, I substituted artichokes and kalamata olives for the zucchini and red onion. Several people asked me for the recipe. Another substitution was I purchased pizza dough from a local pizzeria instead of the canned dough. So easy and as a previous reviewer stated rather impressive looking. This will be a staple for parties for years to come.

    • amyphotogal

    • 1/4/2014

  • Delicious...and so easy to make. Took it to an appetizer party and It was gone in a flash!

    • lemanjo

    • New Port Richey, FL

    • 11/11/2013

  • Since being a new vegetarian it's been hard to find appetizer meat eater enjoy. Thank goodness I found this delicious, easy recipe.

    • pjradabaug

    • Frankfort, MI

    • 8/13/2013

  • Dee-lish and very easy (and not to mention, impressive looking!). Used fresh pizza dough made @ local supermarket and added canned artichokes and arugula. Everyone loved it.

    • Anonymous

    • Naples, FL

    • 5/9/2013

  • This bread is soooo good! My husband requests it all the time! Tastes great, easy to make, and looks fancy as well!

    • xatannerx

    • Minneapolis, mn

    • 2/5/2013

  • We enjoyed this for the most part. I made my own pizza dough (very easy and much better than any refrigerated version) and used yellow squash, red onion, and zucchini. It was soft and very cheesy. Maybe too cheesy? I couldn't decide if less cheese would have been better or if I should have used an unflavored version and added my own flavorings. Either way, it was tasty and I would make it again, perhaps with some adjustments.

    • mandica

    • Milford, MA

    • 8/15/2011

  • Pure sweetness - I loooove this recipe! So simple, make it all the time. Sometimes I mix sage of other herbs in with the dough. This bread alwas makes every think yummy thoughts :)

    • coldcupcake

    • 6/26/2011

  • the flavors were very good, but there was a bit too much of the garlic-herb cheese. I'd definitely make it again but I would either cut back on the herbed cheese or just do away with the double layer.

    • Kazekane88

    • darien, CT

    • 2/24/2011

  • Delicious and easy with refrigerated non-Pillsbury pizza dough. I've substituted artichoke hearts and Kalamata olives for the zucchini and onion, and next time I'll try slices of fresh figs.

    • Anonymous

    • Colorado Springs, CO

    • 11/1/2010

  • very rich and delicious.

    • lorianneg

    • Woodbury, NY

    • 8/10/2010

  • Have made several times and it's a hit every time! Rather than brushing the top with oil I simply spray the top with veg oil spray so I don't have to wash a pastry brush-lazy, I know-but it accomplishes the same task.

    • tristinicole

    • Melbourne, FL

    • 7/3/2010

  • Very easy and very popular at the party. Used the tube rifridgerated pizza dough - was easy and tasted OK. this is a keeper because of how verstal and quick it is to make. Will use home made pizza dough next time.

    • linda16

    • 9/1/2009

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