Name: Cheeseburger Flatbreads Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 stone-fired flatbreads; 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted; 3 tablespoons sesame seeds; Ketchup, for drizzling; Mustard, for drizzling; 2 Roma tomatoes, sliced 1/2-inch thick; 2 pickles, thinly sliced; Garlic aioli, for garnish; Baby arugula, for garnish; 1 lb ground beef; 6 slices American cheese; 1 lb whole milk mozzarella cheese, freshly grated

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Introduction

Cheeseburger flatbreads are a fun and flavorful twist on the classic burger, combining all your favorite toppings on a crispy flatbread base. Perfect for a casual dinner or entertaining, this recipe delivers melty cheese, savory beef, and fresh garnishes in every bite.

A close-up of a slice of pizza being picked up by a woman's hand, showing three layers on the slice: the base layer of light brown crust, the middle layer covered with melted white cheese mixed with cooked ground meat and tomato sauce, and the top layer with thinly sliced green pickles and thin rings of red onion on top, with some slice edges showing a slightly crispy golden-brown texture. The pizza is placed on a white marbled surface, and more pizza slices with similar toppings are visible in the background. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

2 stone-fired flatbreads
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
3 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 lb ground beef
6 slices American cheese
2 Roma tomatoes, sliced 1/2-inch thick
2 pickles, thinly sliced
1 lb whole milk mozzarella cheese, freshly grated
Ketchup and mustard, for drizzling
Garlic aioli and baby arugula, for garnish

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Step 2: Brush the melted butter around the edges of the flatbreads and sprinkle sesame seeds over the buttered areas. Place the flatbreads on the prepared baking sheets and bake for 10 minutes to par-bake.
Step 3: While the flatbreads bake, heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until it is browned and cooked through. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then drain any excess grease.
Step 4: Add the American cheese slices to the cooked beef in the skillet and stir until the cheese has melted and the mixture is well combined.
Step 5: Remove the flatbreads from the oven. Drizzle ketchup and mustard in a zigzag pattern over each flatbread. Sprinkle grated mozzarella cheese evenly over the surface, then layer the cheeseburger beef mixture, tomato slices, and pickle slices on top.
Step 6: Return the assembled flatbreads to the oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the mozzarella is melted and bubbly and the crust is golden brown.
Step 7: Take the flatbreads out of the oven, garnish with garlic aioli and baby arugula, then slice and serve immediately.

Tips & Variations

For extra flavor, try adding caramelized onions or crispy bacon as a topping.
Use pepper jack cheese in place of American cheese for a spicy kick.
If you prefer a thinner crust, gently press the flatbreads before baking to crisp them up more.
Swap baby arugula for fresh basil or spinach if you like a different garnish.

Storage

Store leftover flatbreads in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. To reheat, place them in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 8-10 minutes to keep the crust crisp and the cheese melty. Avoid microwaving to prevent a soggy crust.

How to Serve

A rectangular pizza on white parchment paper over a wooden cutting board, cut into eight square slices with a thin, golden-brown crust sprinkled with sesame seeds along the edges. The first layer is melted white cheese spread evenly on the crust, topped with small bits of cooked ground meat that is brown and crumbly. On top of the meat, there are slices of red tomato and thin rings of purple onion scattered across the pizza. Thinly sliced round pickles are layered last, spread evenly over the entire surface, giving a light green color and moist texture to the pizza. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use other types of flatbread?

Yes, other sturdy flatbreads like naan or pita can work well, but stone-fired flatbreads provide an ideal balance of crispness and chewiness for this recipe.

Can I prepare the beef mixture ahead of time?

Absolutely. You can cook the beef and melt the cheese up to one day in advance. Just store it in the fridge and assemble the flatbreads right before baking.