Garlic Olive Oil and Roasted Red Pepper Flatbread with Bacon
A simple flatbread brushed with garlic-infused olive oil, topped with smoky bacon, sweet roasted red peppers, and a sprinkle of parmesan and cheddar cheeses. This Mediterranean-inspired pizza recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs flatbread dough or naan, olive oil, garlic cloves, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 10 oz flatbread dough or naan
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 bacon strips, cooked and chopped
- 1/3 cup roasted red peppers, sliced
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
The pizza stone or steel we’d bake this on → Best Pizza Stones and Steels for 2026: Top Picks + Buying Guide
Affiliate disclosure: AislePrompt may earn a commission on qualifying purchases made through Amazon links, at no additional cost to you. See our policy →
Equipment for this recipe
Tools this recipe's steps call for, with a link to each on Amazon.
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 450°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a small bowl, combine 3 tbsp olive oil and 2 minced garlic cloves, stirring until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Step 2: Roll out 10 oz flatbread dough or place 1 piece of naan on the baking sheet. Brush the garlic olive oil mixture evenly over the surface.
- Step 3: Sprinkle 2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese and 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the flatbread.
- Step 4: Distribute 4 chopped cooked bacon strips and 1/3 cup sliced roasted red peppers evenly on top. Season lightly with 1/8 tsp black pepper.
- Step 5: Bake in the oven for 8-10 minutes until the edges are golden and the cheese is melted and slightly bubbling.
- Step 6: Remove from oven, sprinkle 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley over the top, slice, and serve warm.








