Smoked Gouda and Chorizo Flatbread with Roasted Red Peppers

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A savory flatbread topped with spicy chorizo, smoky Gouda cheese, and sweet roasted red peppers for a satisfying appetizer or snack. This Mediterranean-inspired recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, turns flatbread, chorizo sausage, smoked Gouda cheese into a satisfying snack for between meals, packed lunches, or game-day spreads — minimal active time and easy to scale up for a crowd. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 3, so it fits into lunchboxes, road trips, or an afternoon-energy gap without derailing the day. 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 12 min Serves 3 Mediterranean cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Brush 1 large (10-inch) flatbread with 1 tbsp olive oil evenly.
  2. Step 2: In a skillet over medium heat, add 4 oz crumbled chorizo sausage and cook for 5 minutes until browned and fragrant. Add 1 minced garlic clove in the last minute and sauté until garlic is golden.
  3. Step 3: Spread the cooked chorizo and garlic evenly over the flatbread. Top with 1 cup shredded smoked Gouda cheese and 1/2 cup sliced roasted red peppers.
  4. Step 4: Sprinkle 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes if desired over the top.
  5. Step 5: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until the flatbread edges are crisp and cheese is melted and bubbling.
  6. Step 6: Remove from oven, let cool for 2 minutes, then slice into pieces and serve warm.

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