Wagyu Bacon and Cherry Tomato Flatbread with Garlic Herb Crumble

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-19 · Updated 2026-05-19

A rich flatbread topped with savory wagyu bacon, sweet cherry tomatoes, and a crunchy garlic herb crumble for a balanced, indulgent appetizer. This American-inspired pizza recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs pizza dough, wagyu bacon, cherry tomatoes for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 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 pizza dough
• 6 oz, chopped wagyu bacon
• 1 cup, halved cherry tomatoes
• 3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
• 3 tbsp, cold and cubed unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 475°F. Roll out 1 lb pizza dough on a floured surface into a 12x14-inch rectangle and place on a baking sheet.
2. Step 2: In a skillet over medium heat, cook 6 oz chopped wagyu bacon for 5-6 minutes until crisp and rendered. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
3. Step 3: In the same skillet, add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Step 4: In a bowl, combine 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, the garlic and thyme sauté, and 3 tbsp cold unsalted butter cubes. Use your fingers to crumble and mix until coarse crumbs form.
5. Step 5: Drizzle 2 tbsp olive oil evenly over the dough. Scatter cooked wagyu bacon and 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes over the top, then sprinkle the garlic herb crumble evenly, seasoning with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
6. Step 6: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden and the crumble is crisp. Let cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.