Gather ’round for our Broccoli Crunch Flatbread, baked to perfection with Lifeway Farmer Cheese. Our artisan cheese is mixed with earthy broccoli, savory bacon, and sweet red onion for a comforting flavor to warm your soul. Drizzled with an herbaceous sauce made from a blend of Lifeway Kefir and Italian spices, this inviting #recipe makes a great appetizer or finger food for your next social gathering or a satisfying snack for a cozy night at home.
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Prep Time: 30 mins Servings: 6Ingredients
- 1 cup Broccoli, chopped
- 1/2 red onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup parm
- 1 tsp black sesame seeds
- 1/2 Cucumber, chopped
- 2 Bacon Strips, chopped
- 1/4 cup Farmer Cheese
- For the Dressing:
- 1 tbsp Organic Plain Whole Milk Kefir
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic salt
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Directions
- In a bowl, mix together broccoli, red onion, parm, black sesame seeds, cucumber, and bacon.
- In a small bowl, mix together all dressing ingredients.
- On a flatbread, top with broccoli mixture. Dollop Lifeway Farmer Cheese around flatbread.
- Drizzle the kefir dressing over top the flatbread.
- Bake for about 10-15 minutes on 400 degrees.
- Serve warm and enjoy!