An Italian twist to a classic appetizer. This Caprese Fundido is nothing but gooey melty mozzarella, roasted tomatoes, and pesto. Serve with flatbread!
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time40 minutesmins
Total Time55 minutesmins
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: Appetizer, Cheese, Pesto, Snacks
Servings: 12
Author: Jonathan Melendez
Equipment
Rolling Pin
Baking sheet
Ramekins
Ingredients
Pesto:
2large bunches fresh basil leaves
1large garlic clove
2tablespoonspine nuts
1/4cupgrated parmesan cheese
1tablespoonfresh lemon juice
1/2teaspoonKosher salt
1/4teaspoonblack pepper
1/4cupto 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Fundido:
16ouncespizza dough
1tablespoonolive oil
2teaspoonsItalian seasoning
1pintcherry tomatoes
1tablespoonolive oil
1/2teaspoonKosher salt
1/4teaspoonblack pepper
4cupsshredded mozzarella
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F.
To make the pesto, combine the basil, garlic, pine nuts, cheese, lemon, salt and pepper. Pulse a few times to chop everything down. While the machine is running, slowly stream in enough olive oil to create a sauce. Taste and adjust seasoning accordingly, adding more salt or pepper as needed. Set aside.
Cut the pizza dough in half and roll out each half on a lightly floured work surface to about 1/2-inch thick rectangles. Place on a oiled baking sheet. Brush the tops of each with olive oil and season with Italian seasoning. Bake until golden brown and crispy, about 18 to 20 minutes.
Toss together the cherry tomatoes, olive oil, salt and pepper on a baking sheet. Roast in the oven for about 15 minutes, until soft and slightly charred. Remove from the oven and let cool.
Spread a little pesto on the bottom of an oven-safe baking dish. Sprinkle with a third of mozzarella cheese on top. Top with half of the cherry tomatoes. Then repeat with some more pesto, more mozzarella, and more cherry tomatoes. Bake until the cheese is bubbly and melted, about 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and serve immediately with the flatbread. Enjoy!