Easy Festive Focaccia

So easy and so flavorful. Hints of garlic, rosemary, and Parmesan with delicious bursts of fresh tomato. The bottom crust is reminiscent of a deep-dish pizza. Serve this for a weeknight dinner or for any festive occasion—it would make a great addition to a holiday charcuterie board, as it's the perfect vessel for meats and cheeses.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 144 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• ¼ cup olive oil
• ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1 (13.8 ounce) package Pillsbury® refrigerated classic pizza dough
• 8 sprigs fresh rosemary, or more to taste
• 6 medium cherry tomatoes, halved, or more to taste
• 1 tablespoon sliced green olives, or more to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Pour 1/4 cup olive oil into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish or rimmed baking sheet. Spread pizza crust over the surface to fit.

Step 3

Stir together 2 tablespoons olive oil, garlic, parsley, kosher salt, and pepper flakes in a small bowl. Brush oil mixture over the dough. Make indentations all over the surface of the dough by pressing your finger or the end of a wooden spoon into it.

Step 4

Create a festive wreath or Christmas tree shape in the center of the dough with rosemary sprigs, cherry tomatoes, and olives. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until the edges are golden brown, about 17 minutes.  Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.