This flatbread is seriously easy but feels fancy enough for a celebration. It can be made in 30 minutes with just a handful of simple ingredients.
Sliced into wedges and paired with a great glass of wine, this is a fresh, fun appetizer or dinner.
The quiet star of this show is the shaved asparagus on top. Even people who are dubious about asparagus (I know there are some) can get behind thinly sliced asparagus combined with crisp bread and melty cheese, right? 
Pesto Flatbread with Bacon and Shaved Asparagus
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Diet: Omnivore
Description
Crispy flatbread topped with melted mozzarella, pesto, bacon, and shaved asparagus. A quick and flavorful appetizer or light meal.
Ingredients
- 6 strips Bacon
- 8 oz (227 g) Asparagus
- 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 4 small or 2 large Flatbreads
- 1 cups (237 ml) Pesto
- 5 oz (142 g) Mozzarella
- Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Fry the bacon in a skillet until crisp. Set aside on a paper-towel lined plate and crumble when cool enough to handle.
- While bacon is cooling, shave the asparagus into thin strips using a vegetable peeler.
- Toss the asparagus with olive oil and a pinch of salt.
- Turn on the oven broiler (set it to its lowest setting if possible) and place an oven rack about 6 inches from the broiler.
- Spray a sheet pan with nonstick cooking spray or line it with parchment paper.
- Set the flatbreads face-down on the sheet pan and broil until lightly toasted on the bottom.
- Flip the flatbreads face-up and spread with pesto. Top with mozzarella and asparagus.
- Place the flatbreads under the broiler until the cheese is melted and the asparagus is starting to brown in spots. Watch closely to prevent burning.
- Remove flatbreads from the oven, slice into wedges, and transfer to a serving platter.
- Top with crumbled bacon and parmesan cheese.
Notes
- For optimal crispiness, preheat the flatbreads in a dry skillet for 1 minute per side before broiling.
- Substitute sun-dried tomatoes for bacon for a vegetarian option.
- Store leftover flatbread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 flatbread
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 15
- Cholesterol: 40
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of cheese works best for the Pesto Flatbread?
A good melting cheese like mozzarella or fontina works best for this recipe, as it creates a nice creamy texture when baked.
How do I shave the asparagus for this recipe?
Use a vegetable peeler or a mandoline to thinly slice the asparagus, making sure to create even, delicate ribbons.
Can I substitute the bacon in this flatbread?
Yes, you can substitute the bacon with prosciutto or a vegetarian option like sautéed mushrooms for added flavor.
I made this for lunch today, was absolutely moutwateringly delicious!
Love this, so pretty!
This is probably my favorite new recipe of the past three months. Massively delicious!