Rustic Apple and Cheddar Flatbread

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-09 · Updated 2026-08-09

A crisp flatbread topped with tart apples, sharp cheddar cheese, and fresh thyme, capturing regional flavors from Michigan’s fruitful countryside. This American-inspired pizza recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs store-bought pizza dough, granny smith apple, sharp cheddar cheese for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, 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

• 1 lb store-bought pizza dough
• 1 medium, thinly sliced granny smith apple
• 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 450°F and roll out 1 lb store-bought pizza dough on a floured surface into a 12-inch oval.
2. Step 2: Transfer the dough to a baking sheet brushed with 1 tbsp olive oil. Brush the dough surface with the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil.
3. Step 3: Arrange 1 medium thinly sliced Granny Smith apple evenly over the dough, then sprinkle 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese on top.
4. Step 4: Scatter 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves over the cheese, and season with 1/2 tsp sea salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
5. Step 5: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
6. Step 6: Remove from oven and drizzle 1 tbsp honey over the flatbread while still warm. Slice and serve immediately.