Crispy Garlic Parmesan Naan (Print version)

Golden naan with garlic butter, melted cheeses, and fresh veggie toppings

# What You Need:

→ Garlic Butter

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

→ Pizza Toppings

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

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a small bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, and parsley.
03 - Place naan breads on prepared baking sheet and brush each generously with garlic butter mixture.
04 - Sprinkle half of the Parmesan cheese evenly over each naan bread.
05 - Spread pizza sauce evenly over the Parmesan layer.
06 - Add shredded mozzarella cheese, then distribute cherry tomatoes, red onion slices, and baby spinach over the surface.
07 - Sprinkle remaining Parmesan cheese over toppings. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
08 - Bake for 10-12 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly and naan edges are crisp.
09 - Remove from oven, garnish with fresh basil leaves, slice, and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • This comes together faster than ordering delivery, and tastes like you've been cooking all day.
  • You can load it with whatever you have on hand, so it feels both elegant and relaxed.
  • The edges get ridiculously crispy while the cheese stays melty, which shouldn't work but absolutely does.
02 -
  • If your naan is still frozen, it will release moisture as it thaws in the oven, making the bottom soggy, so let it sit out for a few minutes first.
  • Don't oversaturate the naan with sauce, the garlic butter is already providing plenty of flavor and moisture.
03 -
  • Brush the naan with garlic butter while it's still slightly cold so the butter sets rather than soaking in, creating that crispy crust.
  • If you're making these for multiple people, assemble them all before baking any so the timing is even and everyone eats together.
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