This flaky puff pastry garlic flatbread will be an absolute showstopper at every family gathering. Whether you pick a cheesy mushroom option or a spinach artichoke, this appetizer is so tasty and easy to make.
8ozfrozen spinach(thawed, drained and squeezed dry)
6ozmarinated artichoke hearts(drained, chopped and squeezed dry)
¼cupchopped green onions
4ozcrumbled feta cheese
½teaspoonsalt
¼teaspoonblack pepper
Instructions
Thaw 2 pastry sheets at room temperature for 40 minutes or until easy to handle. Take the butter from the fridge and leave it on the counter to soften.
Preheat the oven to 350 Fahrenheits. Place parchment paper on a baking pan.
To prepare cheesy mushroom flatbread, start mixing the butter and minced garlic. Add mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese. Add dry parsley, basil, salt, and pepper and mix until combined. Set aside. Take one of the pastry sheets and cut it in half (lengthwise). Create a border around the edge of the pastry by scoring the pastry with a knife - about ½ inch from the edge of the puff pastry. Score the pastry halfway through the thickness of the pastry. Spread half the butter mixture over each piece of puff pastry on the inside of the scored border. Put both pieces of pastry on the baking pan.
To prepare the spinach artichoke flatbread, start mixing the butter and minced garlic. Set aside. Repeat the process for the second pastry sheet. Cut into two pieces, score the edges, and put on a baking pan. Using a cheesecloth or any cloth napkin, squeeze as much water as possible from both the spinach and chopped artichokes. This process is crucial because the pastry will be soggy if you skip this step. In a medium-size bowl, combine spinach, artichokes, green onion, feta cheese, salt, and pepper. Spread half of the butter mixture over each piece of pastry on the inside of the scored border. Then, spread half of the spinach artichoke mixture over each piece of pastry.
Bake all four flatbreads together for 10 minutes, then raise the temperature to 400 Fahrenheits while keeping the flatbreads in the oven. Bake for another 10 minutes and then broil for 2 minutes. Make sure the pastry does not burn.
Remove from the oven and cut into slices. Transfer the flatbreads to the wire rack. Let cool for a few minutes. Enjoy!