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THE BEST GARLIC CHEESE

Quick garlic-and-cheese flatbread made with no-yeast pizza dough, olive oil, Parmesan, and mozzarella baked until golden.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
chill time 5 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 240
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Video Notes

Ingredients
  

Garlic oil base
  • 2 tsp garlic minced (about 6 g)
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 30 ml
  • 0.13 tsp cooking salt about 1/8 tsp
Dough
  • 1 fast no-yeast pizza dough 1 batch
Cheese topping
  • 50 g parmesan about 1/2 cup, grated
  • 100 g mozzarella cheese about 1 cup, shredded

Equipment

  • Cutting board
  • Chef’s knife
  • Small bowl
  • Spoon or spatula
  • Rolling Pin
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

  1. Finely mince the garlic.
  2. In a small bowl, mix garlic, olive oil, and salt.
  3. On a lightly floured surface, press or roll the dough into an 8–10 inch round.
  4. Transfer dough to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  5. Spread the garlic oil mixture evenly over the dough.
  6. Sprinkle Parmesan over the top, then add mozzarella in an even layer.
  7. Bake at 425°F (218°C) until the cheese is melted and golden, about 10–14 minutes.
  8. Rest 3–5 minutes, slice, and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 10gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 320mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 180IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 220mgIron: 1.2mg

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Notes

 
  • Use low-moisture shredded mozzarella for the best melt and browning.
  • Keep salt light since Parmesan adds plenty of saltiness.
  • For extra golden tops, broil for 30–60 seconds at the end (watch closely).
  • Reheat slices in the oven or air fryer to keep the bottom crisp.

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