Transfer to the oven and bake for 9-12 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbling in spots, and the exposed flatbread edges are brown and crisp.
Remove flatbreads from the oven. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes and fresh basil, if desired. Slice and enjoy!
red pepper flakes and fresh basil
Notes
This recipe makes 2 flatbreads, but is super easy to scale up for a crowd or down for a simple lunch for one.
Store extra by stacking pieces so that two sides with toppings are facing each other, and the plain crusts face out. Slide the stacks into large zip-top storage containers, seal tightly, and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
To reheat, use the oven or toaster oven to get the crust nice and crisp again. I use my Breville, and warming pre-cooked flatbreads takes about 5 minutes on 325 degrees F at super convection (the air fryer setting). Your standard oven will accomplish the exact same thing. For maximum re-crisping, place flatbread slices directly on the rack when warming, not on a baking sheet.