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Crispy flatbread stuffed with melted cheese and parsley
Crispy flatbread with garlic and cheese

Cheesy Garlic Flatbread Melt

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Quick Meals
This dish is a gem of Balkan street food. It's essentially a stuffed flatbread where the local pita (Lepinja) embraces garlic oil and melted cheese. While traditionally made with Kajmak (a thick, salty clotted cream), any good melting semi-hard cheese works wonders. Simple, rustic, and infinitely satisfying.
🕒 Prep Time 10 mins
🍳 Cook Time 10 mins
⌛ Total Time 20 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 420 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Balkan Street Food

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Oven or Grill
  • Knife
  • Grater
  • Pastry brush

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1 ✓

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Crush the garlic and mix it with the olive oil.

Tip: Let the oil sit for a few minutes to infuse with the garlic flavor.
2 ✓

Slice the flatbreads horizontally like a sandwich. Brush the cut surfaces generously with the garlic oil.

Tip: The oil adds flavor and prevents the bread from drying out too much.
3 ✓

Sprinkle the shredded cheese on the bottom halves and cover with the tops. (Open-faced is also an option).

Tip: Baking it closed traps the steam, making the cheese melt creamier.
4 ✓

Bake for 5-8 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and the edges of the bread are crispy.

Tip: Watch closely so the bread edges don't burn.
5 ✓

Remove, sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley, and serve immediately.

Tip: The fresh parsley cuts through the richness of the cheese and oil.

Recipe FAQ

What cheese should I use?
Gouda, Edam, or Mozzarella are perfect. The key is high fat content for a good melt.
Can I prep it ahead?
Yes, assemble it, wrap in foil, and store in the fridge until ready to bake.

Ingredients

  • 4 pieces Flatbreads (Lepinja or thick Pita)
  • 2 cups Semi-hard Cheese (Gouda or Mozzarella), shredded
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 3 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 bunch Fresh Parsley