Leftover Focaccia "Pizza"
The best way to use leftover focaccia.
Ethan ChlebowskiIngredients
Herb buter
- Butter15 ga spoonful
- Dried oreganoa sprinkle
- Garlic Powdera sprinkle
- Red Pepper Flakesa sprinkle
'Pizza' components
- Focaccia, halved1 square
- Marinaraa few spoonfuls
- Low-moisture mozzarella, grateda handful
- Parmesan, grateda sprinkle
- Fresh basil, thinly sliceda sprinkle
Method
Step 1: Prep the bread & butter
To prep the bread, cut the square in half like a 'bun' into 2 thin pieces. Add the butter, oregano, garlic powder, and red pepper flake to a bowl.
Microwave until melted and mix together.
Rub the butter mixture onto the cut side of both pieces of focaccia.
Step 2: Sauce & sear the focaccia
Heat a pan over medium-high heat. Place the focaccia butter side down to crisp for 30-60 seconds.
Flip the focaccia over and add a thin layer of the marinara sauce.
Flip the focaccia over and let the sauce to develop deep flavor notes.
Flip the focaccia back over, sauce side up now, and turn off the heat.
Turn on the oven broiler.
Step 3: Add toppings & broil the slice
Add the mozzarella, grated parm, and any other toppings you would like.
Place the focaccia pizza under the broiler until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Garnish with basil and enjoy.
“One of my favorite things to do with leftover focaccia. This pizza may look simple, but it uses the same genius technique when making pambazo: soaking the bread in a sauce and then searing it to develop flavor. Learn how to make your own focaccia here.”
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Nutritional Information
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Recommended: 2 servings
FAQ
What kind of marinara or tomato sauce should I use?
Any marinara will work, but we recommend making this three-ingredient all-purpose tomato sauce. Extra can be frozen and used for recipes just like this. Of course, any jarred marinara will work. In a pinch, straight-up canned San Marzano tomatoes will work. Just blend them to your desired consistency and season with some salt.