Crispy Garlic Parmesan Naan Pizza (Printer-Friendly)

Golden garlic butter naan topped with melted cheeses and fresh vegetables, ready in 22 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Garlic Butter

01 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
02 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
03 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped

→ Pizza

04 - 2 large garlic naan breads
05 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
06 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
07 - 1/2 cup pizza sauce or marinara sauce
08 - 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
09 - 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
10 - 1/2 cup baby spinach leaves
11 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
12 - Fresh basil leaves for garnish
13 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, minced garlic, and chopped parsley until combined.
03 - Place naan breads on the prepared baking sheet. Brush each naan generously with the garlic butter mixture using a pastry brush.
04 - Sprinkle half of the grated Parmesan cheese evenly over both naan breads.
05 - Spread pizza sauce evenly across the Parmesan layer on each naan.
06 - Layer shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce. Top with halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, and baby spinach leaves.
07 - Sprinkle remaining Parmesan cheese over the toppings. Season with salt, freshly ground black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes.
08 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly and naan edges are crispy.
09 - Remove from oven and garnish with fresh basil leaves. Slice and serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Ready in under 25 minutes, which means dinner happens on a weeknight without stress.
  • The garlic butter makes everything taste intentional, even when you're throwing together whatever's in your fridge.
  • Naan gets crispy at the edges while staying soft underneath, giving you the best of both textures.
02 -
  • Don't skip the parchment paper or the bottom will stick no matter how crispy the edges get.
  • The spinach wilts completely and almost disappears, so don't feel shy adding it even if you think you won't like it cooked this way.
03 -
  • Buying naan from the bakery section instead of the bread aisle makes a visible difference in how it crisps up.
  • Keep your toppings relatively dry since the naan is already buttered and will release some moisture while baking.
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