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    Home » Recipes » Party Appetizers

    Mushroom & Caramelized Onion Flatbread Pizza

    Published: Sep 7, 2018 · Modified: Mar 9, 2022 by Aleka Shunk · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

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    This Mushroom & Caramelized Onion Flatbread Pizza recipe is an easy but delicious appetizer for your next party! Make it easy by using store-bought flatbread OR refrigerated pizza dough! Either way, the flavors are spot on and will keep your guests happy!

    Throwing a pizza party? Check out these appetizers that pair well with pizza!

    overhead shot of homemade mushroom flatbread on a cutting board

    This homemade mushroom flatbread is one of my favorite appetizers to serve during the earlier hours. I know everyone will love it and I also know it will fill my guest's tummies while waiting for dinner.

    Plus, wine goes so well with flatbread! I suggest pairing a bottle of red with this recipe.

    If you love mushrooms, try my Mushroom Bruschetta Appetizer or my Italian Clam Stuffed Mushrooms.

    Contents hide
    1 Flatbread vs. Pizza Dough
    2 How to make homemade flatbread using pizza dough
    3 Using store-bought flatbread
    4 The Toppings
    4.1 "What kind of mushrooms should I use?"
    4.2 Here are some other appetizers you may like:
    5 Mushroom Flatbread Pizza with Caramelized Onions
    5.1 Ingredients
    5.2 Instructions
    5.3 Recipe Notes
    5.4 Nutrition

    Flatbread vs. Pizza Dough

    If they were both thrown in the ring, who would win?

    Ehhh, I'd put my money on pizza dough only because it has one added ingredient. Something to give it it's 'muscles'.

    YEAST! 

    But like I said, if we're talking about your standard flatbread vs. your standard pizza dough, they are pretty darn identical.

    The "flatness" (that should be a word) of the flatbread is just a lack of air bubbles that form in the dough that typically come from yeast.

    steps with images for rolling and baking your own flatbread pizza dough
    Make sure to roll your dough into a rectangle!

    How to make homemade flatbread using pizza dough

    Flatbread and pizza dough taste the exact same but texture-wise, pizza dough is usually chewier and airy whereas flatbread is famously known as having a thin and super crispy texture.

    And because we want to make a flatbread appetizer, THIN and CRISPY is our goal.

    To achieve this, what you need to do is:

    • Roll the dough out as thin as possible without putting holes in it.
    • Poke the life out of your pizza dough using a fork. (This does not allow the dough to rise and creates a FLAT bread.)
    • Brushed both sides of the dough with a little olive oil and sprinkled with salt and pepper. (This helps with browning AND adds flavor!)

    That's it! Then I used a sheet pan to bake it on. But if you have a pizza stone, use it! It will help create a super crispy crust.

    Using store-bought flatbread

    If you don't have time to make, roll and bake your own flatbread, no worries!

    You can purchase pre-baked store-bought flatbread or even NAAN bread which I love. They sell flatbread pre-packaged in the bakery aisle. This is the brand I love using and it is the perfect shape!

    Stonefire pre-packaged flatbread dough
    My go-to flatbread when in a hurry.

    The Toppings

    Here are the flatbread toppings I chose to use:

    • Mushrooms
    • Onions
    • Mozzarella Cheese
    • Thyme

    Mushrooms and onions go together so well. Add in thyme, and you are guaranteed to have a winner!

    different types of sliced mushrooms
    Use a mushroom mix if you can find it!

    When it comes to the onions, take your time to caramelize them for as long as you can. The LONGER the better!

    I would say a minimum of 30 minutes is needed but 45-60 min. is ideal to draw out the most sugar.

    If you try to rush the process, you will burn your onions which is NOT what we want. Low and slow heat is required.

    Also, know that onions have a lot of water in them so it will look like too many onions at first but they will shrink down A LOT! So don't be afraid to pile them into your skillet!

    mushrooms, onions, thyme in a skillet

    "What kind of mushrooms should I use?"

    You can use whatever you have or can afford!

    I love buying the mixed mushroom packages they have in the produce section. This way, I can create more of a "wild" mushroom flatbread without spending too much money. (since some can be pricey)

    Here are some of my favorites:

    • cremini
    • shiitake 
    • baby bella
    • oyster
    • porcini
    baked mushroom and onion flatbread on a baking sheet

    Here are some other appetizers you may like:

    Easy Puff Pastry Margherita Pizza

    Puff Pastry Garlic n' Herb Pinwheels

    Easy Ricotta Roasted Red Pepper Crostini

    Easy Bruschetta Caprese (With Mozzarella)

    Pepperoni Pizza Cones


    flatbread pizza recipe with mushrooms and onions on cutting board

    Mushroom Flatbread Pizza with Caramelized Onions

    This Caramelized Onion and Mushroom Flatbread recipe is an easy appetizer for your next party! You can use store-bought flatbread OR refrigerated pizza dough! Either way, the flavors are spot on and will keep your guests happy!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 40 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 55 minutes
    Calories: 602kcal
    Author: Aleka Shunk

    Ingredients

    • 16 oz. Pizza Dough ((or store-bought flatbread))
    • 1 Large Onion ((or two medium))
    • ¼ Cup Olive Oil ((+ 1 Tbsp.))
    • 4 Cups Mixed Mushrooms, Sliced ((I used Cremini, Bella & Shiitake))
    • 2 Cups Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese or Mozzarella
    • 6-8 Sprigs Fresh Thyme
    • 3 Large Garlic Cloves, Minced
    • 3 Tbsp. Sherry Wine
    • ⅛ Tsp. Salt
    • ⅛ Tsp. Pepper

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 425°F.
    • Slice your onions very thinly and add them along with your thyme sprigs and ¼ cup oil to a sauté pan over LOW heat.
      Sauté for 30 minutes or until you get a light brown, caramelized color. The thyme leaves will fall off the stem so make sure to fish out to stems before adding to your flatbread.
    • Turn your heat up to medium and add your sliced mushrooms and minced garlic and sauté for another 5 minutes. (Get your sherry ready in the meantime.)
    • Turn heat up to high and add your sherry wine. Let it simmer for another 2-3 minutes before taking off the heat.
    • If using homemade pizza dough: 
      Roll your dough out as this as you can into a rectangular shape trying not to put holes in it.  Place on a baking sheet or pizza stone and brush 1 tbsp. oil over top of the dough and season with salt & pepper.
    • If using store-bought flatbread: 
      Place on a baking sheet and brush 1 tbsp. oil over top of the dough and season with salt & pepper.
    • Bake flatbread for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. (store-bought flatbread will brown quicker!)
    • Once your crust is nice a crispy. Remove from the oven and spread the mushroom mixture evenly over top. Sprinkle with cheese and bake for 5 more minutes or until melted.
      Cut into 2" strips and serve warm!

    Recipe Notes

    *Using store-bought flatbread is a quicker way to make this flatbread and tastes just as good!
    *Add the cheese and mushrooms right before your guests arrive and pop it in the oven to serve it hot!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 602kcal | Carbohydrates: 38.2g | Protein: 15.9g | Fat: 43.4g | Saturated Fat: 12.4g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 525mg | Fiber: 4.3g | Sugar: 2.5g
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    1. Beth

      September 07, 2018 at 2:38 pm

      5 stars
      This looks so delicious, Aleka! I know my family would love this! Mushrooms are our favorite!

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      • Bite Sized Kitchen

        September 09, 2018 at 8:40 pm

        Thanks Beth!!

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