Holiday Herb Flatbreads with Cheese Ball Spread & Pecan Glaze

For the cheese ball spread:

8 oz cream cheese, softened

4 oz shredded cheddar or Gruyère

2 tbsp chopped fresh herbs (parsley, thyme, chives)

½ tsp garlic powder

Salt & black pepper, to taste

For the flatbreads:

2–3 flatbreads or naan

2 tbsp olive oil

2 tbsp honey or maple syrup

¼ cup chopped pecans, toasted

Optional: fresh thyme or rosemary for garnish

Directions:

Prepare the cheese spread:

In a bowl, mix cream cheese, shredded cheese, chopped herbs, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.

Assemble the flatbreads:

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Brush flatbreads lightly with olive oil. Spread a generous layer of cheese mixture over each flatbread.

Bake:

Place flatbreads on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 8–10 minutes, until edges are golden and cheese is bubbly.

Add glaze & garnish:

Drizzle with honey or maple syrup and sprinkle toasted pecans on top. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.

Serve:

Slice into portions and serve warm as an appetizer, snack, or festive side dish.

Nutritional Info (per serving, serves 4):

Calories: 380

Protein: 12g

Carbohydrates: 32g

Fat: 22g

Fiber: 2g

Sugar: 10g

Sodium: 460mg