Description

Servings: 24 squares

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Bake Time: 10–12 minutes

Ingredients

Scale

Flatbread

2 (13.8 oz) packages refrigerated pizza dough
½ cup butter, melted (or ¼ cup butter + ¼ cup olive oil)
12 cloves garlic, minced (or microplaned into a paste)
2 tbsp fresh basil, finely minced
- Or 2 tsp dried basil

Cheese Topping

2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup grated Romano cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Optional Seasonings

Crushed red pepper flakes
Italian seasoning

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or lightly grease them.

2. Prepare the Dough

Remove dough from the fridge and let it rest at room temperature for 20–30 minutes.
Place each dough onto a baking sheet and roll or press into a rectangle or oval about ¼–½ inch thick.

3. Make the Garlic Butter

In a small bowl, combine:

Melted butter
Minced garlic
Fresh basil

Brush the mixture evenly over both doughs.

4. Add the Cheese

Sprinkle evenly in this order:

Cheddar
Romano
Parmesan

Spread all the way to the edges.

5. Add Optional Seasonings

Top with a pinch of red pepper flakes or Italian seasoning if desired.

6. Bake

Bake for 10–12 minutes or until:

Cheese is melted and bubbly
Top is golden
Edges are deep golden brown

Rotate baking sheets halfway through for even browning.

7. Slice and Serve

Allow to cool for 3–5 minutes.
Cut each flatbread into 12 squares using a pizza cutter or sharp knife.

Notes

Everything Bagel: Sprinkle seasoning after garlic butter.
Bacon & Scallion: Add ½ cup cooked bacon + ¼ cup chopped scallions.
Spicy ’Nduja: Dot dough with small scoops before adding cheese.
Mushroom & Truffle: Add sautéed mushrooms + tiny splash of truffle oil.
Dairy-Free: Use vegan butter + plant-based mozzarella/Parmesan blend.