Description
Garlic Butter Flatbread is a crispy, buttery treat infused with fresh garlic and parsley, perfect as a snack, appetizer, or side dish. This quick and easy recipe delivers a golden flatbread with crunchy edges and a soft center, enhanced by a rich garlic butter topping. Versatile and customizable, it pairs beautifully with soups, salads, and dips, making it an ideal choice for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 1 flatbread or naan (store-bought or homemade)
Garlic Butter Topping
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Optional
- Olive oil for brushing (about 1 tablespoon)
- Cheese (such as shredded mozzarella or parmesan, optional)
- Additional herbs (rosemary, thyme, basil, optional)
- Red pepper flakes or cayenne (optional for spice)
- Lemon zest (optional for brightness)
Instructions
- Prepare the Garlic Butter: Melt the unsalted butter gently over low heat. Add freshly minced garlic and cook just until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes, ensuring the garlic does not brown. Stir in chopped parsley, salt, and pepper, then remove from heat.
- Prepare the Flatbread: Place your flatbread or naan on a baking sheet or oven-safe pan. If desired, brush both sides lightly with olive oil to aid in crispiness.
- Apply the Garlic Butter: Evenly brush the garlic butter mixture across the flatbread, making sure to coat every inch and especially the edges for full flavor.
- Bake Until Crispy and Golden: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake the flatbread for 8–10 minutes or until the edges turn golden and crisp. Watch closely to prevent burning the garlic.
- Serve Warm: Remove the flatbread from the oven and allow to cool slightly. Slice into pieces and serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic for a robust flavor that garlic powder cannot replace.
- Check baking progress at 6 minutes to avoid burning.
- Apply garlic butter evenly with a brush for consistent flavor and crispiness.
- Allow flatbread to come to room temperature before baking for better texture.
- Adjust oven temperature slightly to achieve softer or crunchier results.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature up to 24 hours or refrigerate for 2-3 days.
- Freeze flatbread wrapped tightly for up to 2 months.
- Reheat in toaster or conventional oven at 350°F (175°C) for 5-7 minutes; avoid microwaving to prevent sogginess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 flatbread
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0.2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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