Description
Indulge in the perfect blend of sweet and savory with this Fig and Goat Cheese Flatbread recipe. Crispy flatbreads topped with fig jam, goat cheese, mozzarella, fresh figs, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze, creating a Mediterranean-inspired dish that’s ideal for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Flatbreads:
- 2 flatbreads or naan
Toppings:
- 1/2 cup fig jam or fig preserves
- 4 ounces goat cheese (crumbled)
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4–6 fresh figs (sliced, optional)
- 1/4 small red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze (for drizzling)
- 1/4 cup arugula or baby greens (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the flatbreads on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush each with a light coating of olive oil.
- Add toppings: Spread fig jam over each flatbread. Sprinkle with mozzarella and goat cheese. Add sliced figs and red onion. Season with salt and pepper.
- Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes until cheese melts and edges are golden and crisp.
- Finish: Drizzle with balsamic glaze. Top with arugula, if desired. Slice and serve warm.
Notes
- This flatbread is versatile and can be served as an appetizer, light lunch, or paired with wine.
- Experiment by using blue cheese for a stronger flavor or adding prosciutto for a savory twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg