Crispy Garlic Parmesan Naan (Printer-Friendly)

Golden naan crust with garlic butter, melted cheeses, and fresh toppings. Ready in 22 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Base

01 - 4 pieces garlic naan

→ Garlic Butter

02 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
03 - 3 garlic cloves, finely minced
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
05 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

→ Toppings

06 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
07 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
08 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
09 - 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
10 - 1/2 cup baby spinach leaves
11 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste
12 - 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
13 - Olive oil for drizzling

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a small bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, parsley, and sea salt.
03 - Place naan breads on the prepared baking sheet. Brush each naan generously with the garlic butter mixture.
04 - Sprinkle half of the Parmesan cheese evenly over the naan.
05 - Top each naan with mozzarella, remaining Parmesan, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and spinach leaves. Season with black pepper and red pepper flakes.
06 - Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly and naan edges are golden and crisp.
07 - Remove from oven, drizzle lightly with olive oil, and let cool for 2 minutes before slicing. Serve warm.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Ready in just 22 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights.
  • Combines the aromatic flavor of garlic naan with classic pizza toppings.
  • Requires minimal tools and basic pantry staples.
  • Fully customizable for vegetarians, meat-lovers, or plant-based diets.
02 -
  • Use fresh garlic cloves for the butter mixture to get the most aromatic results.
  • Do not over-top the naan, as too much moisture from vegetables can prevent the crust from becoming crispy.
  • Check the naan at the 10-minute mark to ensure the edges don't over-brown.
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