This margarita style Caprese Pizza Perfect as an appetizer or quick snack with melted mozzarella cheese. Its crisp edges, sweet roasted tomatoes, and tangy balsamic flavor really take it to the next level.
Why You’ll Love This Caprese Pizza Recipe
Say goodbye to the days of regular dine-in or takeout at the pizza place with this homemade pizza made with flatbread.
- Fast. You can roast your own tomatoes in just 35 minutes and put this flatbread pizza on the table.
- Suitable for freezing. Perfect for those late night cravings!
- Great for leftovers. Use toasted focaccia, French bread, or sourdough as a base.
- Better than fast food. Depending on how you like your pizza, add ham, red pepper flakes, or even spicy pulled pork.
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Herbed basil and rich balsamic cut the brightness of each bite. Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact quantities.
For the roasted tomatoes:
- Cherry Tomatoes – Avoid Roma and heirloom tomatoes because they are too fleshy.
- Olive oil – You can also use coconut, canola, or avocado oil.
- Salt – Kosher salt is best.
For pizza:
- Flatbread – Naan will also work.
- garlic – Fresh garlic or minced garlic is best.
- Olive oil – Avocado oil is a great alternative.
- Mozzarella Cheese – Any melted cheese can be substituted, such as cheddar, Muenster, or Gouda.
- fresh basil – Parsley is a great substitute.
- Balsamic vinegar reduction – Try my recipe or use your favorite.
How to Make Caprese Pizza
This 3-Step Caprese Pizza is an easy dinner option. Scroll to the bottom of the post to see the full recipe card.
- Grilled tomatoes. Preheat oven to 400F. Place tomatoes on baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Bake them for 20 minutes or until they start to pop.
- Assemble pizza. Reduce heat to 350F. Place flatbread on baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic. Top each pizza with half the cheese. Add roasted tomatoes on top.
- Bake and serve. Place pizza in oven and bake for 10 minutes, or until melted. Sprinkle with basil and drizzle with balsamic. Serve and enjoy!
Tips and variations
Switching up the toppings to make barbecue and Greek-style pizza is even better than ordering takeout.
- Add cold cuts. Top pizza with mortadella, pepperoni, salami or ham for extra flavor.
- Use store bought. Use store-bought roasted tomatoes and/or balsamic to cut down on pizza prep time.
- Made BBQ style. Vary the flavor by adding leftovers to your pizza Honey Balsamic Pulled Porksharp cheddar cheese and your favorite BBQ sauce.
- Add heat. Sprinkle pizza with red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper, or chili oil for flavor. You can also add your favorite hot sauce, such as Tabasco.
- Go to Greece. chopped Mediterranean Chicken Kebabs Leftovers. Spread them over the bread and add mild cheddar cheese. After removing from the oven, top with crumbled feta cheese and tzatziki sauce.
- Swap the base. Baked focaccia, halved French bread, and sliced sourdough are all great ways to put this recipe together if you don't have flatbread. Adjust baking time as needed to avoid burning the bread.
Food recommendations
This Italian-style caprese pizza is an easy appetizer or dinner entree. pair it with my side Wedge Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing or Easy Arugula Salad. For something warm and comforting, try mine vegetable soup or Tuscan White Bean Sausage Soup. mine Creamy Tomato Basil Soup is another classic you can enjoy.
How to Store Caprese Pizza
Keeping some food in the refrigerator is a great way to quench those cravings for a quick meal on any weeknight.
- refrigerator: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- refrigerator: Save whole or save in slices. Wrap in plastic wrap and transfer to a freezer bag. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight or reheat directly from frozen.
- To reheat: Microwave for one minute or until hot. If frozen, reheat for 3-4 minutes. You can also heat in the oven at 300°F for 15-20 minutes.
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This Italian-style caprese pizza recipe with melted mozzarella cheese, roasted tomatoes, basil, and balsamic makes a great appetizer or quick snack.
For the roasted tomatoes:
For pizza:
Grilled tomatoes:
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Place tomatoes on a baking sheet and coat with olive oil and salt.
- Bake for 20 minutes, until tomatoes are toasted and bursting.
Caprese Bread:
- Reduce oven temperature to 350°F.
- Place flatbread on baking sheet. Coat each flatbread with olive oil. Divide the minced garlic evenly between the two pizzas.
- Place 4 oz on each flatbread. Freshly sliced mozzarella cheese.
- Evenly distribute the roasted grape tomatoes on each bun.
- Place the flatbread in the oven and bake for 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.
- Place fresh basil on each bun and top with Balsam reduction.
