Name: Pumpkin & Maple Sausage Flatbread with Président® Camembert
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 2 long store-bought flat breads (about 12" in length) (approx. 14 oz.); 8-10 oz. uncooked maple sausage ((turkey or pork)); 8 oz. President® Camembert; 1 8-10 oz. mini pumpkin; ½ small red onion, thinly sliced; 4-5 fresh sage leaves, chopped; ¼ cup dried cranberries; ¼ cup maple syrup; olive oil; *salt to taste

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This Pumpkin & Maple Sausage Flatbread with Président® Camembert is a delicious fall twist on pizza. Made with shaved pumpkin, maple flavored sausage and creamy camembert cheese, it's the perfect Thanksgiving appetizer made bite-sized!

This post was sponsored by Président®. All opinions are my own.

Everyone loves a crispy, cheesy flatbread! So why not make one for Thanksgiving this year?

I love individual bite-sized portions where everyone can grab food as they please. It's fun, light and allows guests to pick what they like!

Think of it as a finger food frenzy!

So serve up a few different Thanksgiving appetizers like my Pumpkin Hummus and my Maple Bacon Butternut Squash Skewers.

Camembert cheese

For this sausage pumpkin flatbread, I used Président Camembert cheese. If you've never tried it before, I urge you to grab some next time your in the deli section. It is a soft cows milk cheese that creamy in texture and bold in taste.

I love the consistency of Président camembert. It is much creamier than mozzarella cheese and takes less than 10 minutes to melt in the oven. It was the perfect addition to the sweet maple sausage and fresh sage.

Shaving your pumpkin

I think people are afraid of using pumpkin in their cooking because of how intimidating it looks. The truth is, it is no different than using sweet potatoes! The textures are very similar and you prepare them the same.

For this pumpkin flatbread, I used small pumpkins I found at my grocery store in the produce section. I shaved the skin off using a vegetable peeler and then continued to shave the pumpkin flesh on each side until I reached the center. It ended up looking like a broken down box when I was done with it.

Why shave the pumpkin?

Because our flatbread will not be in the oven for very long. Most flatbreads bake quickly so the toppings should be either pre-cooked or cut very thin so they do not end up still raw.

Serving your flatbread

If you plan on serving this for Thanksgiving this year, I have a few tips to make your day less hectic.

Sautée your maple sausage in advance.
Shave your pumpkin ahead of time.
Purchase a pre-baked, ready-to-top flatbread.
Top your flatbreads in advance and store them in the fridge.
Use a pizza stone to get a super crispy crust.
Serve directly on a large cutting board.

Flatbreads are best served when they're crispy and piping hot, so you want to wait until the last minute to bake it off. On the Day of, preheat the oven ahead of time so you’re not waiting for it to warm up. Then, as friends and family start to get hungry, pop the flatbread in the oven. While that's baking, set the table or get anything else ready including your cutting board and a sharp knife.

As soon as you take the flatbread out of the oven, place it on a large cutting board. Cut it into thin bite -sized strips and serve directly on the cutting board. The wood will prevent the crust from getting soggy. It also allows for a more rustic presentation.