5 Ingredient Fig and Smoked Gouda Flatbreads Recipe
These 5 Ingredient Fig and Smoked Gouda Flatbreads are an easy and elegant appetizer or snack perfect for any occasion. Featuring whole wheat naan bread topped with creamy smoked gouda, fresh sliced figs, honey, and fragrant thyme, these flatbreads combine sweet, savory, and aromatic flavors in just a few simple steps. Ready in under 20 minutes, they make a delicious and impressive treat with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 flatbreads (serves 2-4) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Flatbread Base
- 2 pieces of naan bread (whole wheat recommended)
- 2 tsp olive oil
- Pinch of garlic powder
- Flaky sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper
Toppings
- 4 oz. smoked gouda, freshly grated (preferably apple smoked gouda)
- 6–8 fresh figs, sliced (a mix of green and black mission figs works well)
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- Honey, for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Flatbreads: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the naan breads on it. Brush each naan evenly with olive oil, then sprinkle lightly with garlic powder, flaky sea salt, and freshly cracked black pepper to taste.
- First Bake: Bake the prepared naan flatbreads in the oven for 5 minutes. This step lightly toasts the bread and infuses the garlic powder and seasoning into the surface.
- Add Cheese and Bake Again: Remove the naan from the oven and evenly sprinkle the grated smoked gouda on top of each flatbread. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and melted to perfection.
- Assemble and Garnish: Let the flatbreads cool for a minute to avoid burning but still warm. Arrange the sliced fresh figs nicely on top of the melted cheese. Drizzle honey generously over the figs and cheese, then sprinkle the flatbreads with fresh thyme leaves, an extra pinch of flaky sea salt, and freshly cracked black pepper.
Notes
- For a crispier flatbread, bake a little longer in the first step before adding the cheese.
- You can use other types of bread such as pita or flatbread if naan is unavailable.
- Experiment with different mild cheeses like fontina or young gouda if smoked gouda is not available.
- Use fresh figs at their peak ripeness for the best sweetness and texture.
- Drizzle honey sparingly to balance sweetness without overpowering the savory flavors.
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