Description
A deliciously creamy and savory Pumpkin Ricotta Flatbread featuring a blend of pumpkin puree, ricotta, mozzarella, and fresh sage atop a crispy rolled-out pizza dough base. Perfect as an appetizer or a light meal, this recipe combines seasonal flavors with simple ingredients for a comforting homemade flatbread.
Ingredients
Flatbread Base
- 13.8 oz Refrigerated Pizza Dough
Pumpkin Ricotta Topping
- ½ cup Pumpkin Puree
- ½ cup Part Skim Ricotta Cheese
- ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
Toppings
- 1 ½ cups Part Skim Finely Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- 3 tablespoons Fresh Chopped Sage
- Cooking Spray (for pan)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure a hot environment for baking the flatbread to a golden crisp.
- Prepare Dough: Roll out the refrigerated pizza dough to fit a 13″ x 18″ nonstick sheet pan. Lightly spray the pan with cooking spray before placing the dough on it to prevent sticking.
- Mix Topping: In a bowl, combine pumpkin puree, part skim ricotta cheese, and garlic powder. Mix until smooth and well blended to create a creamy base layer.
- Spread Topping: Evenly spread the pumpkin and ricotta mixture over the dough, leaving about a 1-inch border around the edges for a nice crust.
- Add Cheese and Sage: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the pumpkin mixture, then scatter the fresh chopped sage on top for a fragrant and flavorful finish.
- Bake Flatbread: Place the sheet pan in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and turned lightly golden brown.
Notes
- Nutritional information may vary based on the type of dough and cheese used. Using homemade or frozen dough and full-fat cheeses will affect calorie and fat content.
- For a crispier crust, you can pre-bake the dough for 5 minutes before adding the toppings.
- Fresh sage can be substituted with dried sage if fresh is unavailable, but use sparingly as dried herbs are more concentrated.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated in the oven to maintain crispness.
