Description
A savory twist on the classic s’mores treat, this appetizer features a flavorful blend of vegetables, cheeses, and pepperoni baked on Italian bread dough.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Vegetable Topping:
- 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for brushing
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 package (16 ounces) Italian bread dough, thawed
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
- 1 package (10 ounces) mini pepperoni slices
- 1 jar (7 ounces) roasted red peppers, drained and sliced
- Balsamic glaze, for drizzling (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté the Vegetables: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet and cook onions and peppers until softened. Add mushrooms, garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Prepare the Dough: Stretch or roll out the dough on a baking sheet, then bake until lightly golden.
- Assemble the Appetizer: Spread the sautéed vegetables on the pre-baked dough, top with mozzarella, Parmesan, pepperoni, and roasted red peppers.
- Bake: Bake until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Finish and Serve: Sprinkle with basil, drizzle with balsamic glaze if desired, then slice and serve.
Notes
- You can customize the vegetable toppings to suit your preferences.
- Feel free to add other ingredients like olives or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor.
- Make sure not to overfill the dough to prevent it from becoming soggy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 440mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: savory s'mores appetizer, vegetable s'mores, party appetizer, Italian appetizer
