Prosciutto Mustard Green Pizza with Balsamic Honey

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Some of my favorite recipes and creations come from opening the refrigerator and using what I already have.

That’s exactly how this Prosciutto & Mustard Greens Pizza came to life. I had a bundle of peppery mustard greens, ingredients to make a fresh pizza dough, and a few other ingredients that felt like they belonged together. The salty prosciutto, mozzarella, and a drizzle of sweet honey balsamic glaze brought this flatbread together beautifully.

The mustard greens soften just enough in the oven while still keeping their slightly peppery bite. The prosciutto crisps up and adds a salty richness that goes great with the creamy mozzarella melted over the top after baking.

And then there’s the honey balsamic glaze that’s sweet, tangy, and glossy. I loved drizzling it across the warm pizza and it melted into my mouth when I bit into it.

This flatbread feels a little fancy but is actually very simple to make. Perfect for a subtle weeknight dinner, a weekend cooking project, or even a casual gathering where everyone can tear slices straight from the board. You get the richness of cheese and prosciutto, the brightness of greens, and that sweet finishing drizzle.

Prosciutto Mustard Green Flatbread with Balsamic Honey

This Prosciutto Mustard Greens Pizza is a rustic homemade pizza topped with salty prosciutto, peppery mustard greens, and melty mozzarella, finished with a sweet honey balsamic glaze.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Proof 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins

Total Time 2 hours hrs

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Italian

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

Flatbread Dough

• 2½ tsp active dry yeast (or 1 packet)
• 1 tsp honey
• ¾ cup warm water 105-110℉
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 Tbsp olive oil

Toppings

• 3-4 cups chopped mustard greens
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 6-8 slices prosciutto
• 1-2 cups marinara sauce
• 8-12 oz fresh mozzarella

Balsamic Honey

• ½ cup balsamic vinegar
• 2-3 Tbsp honey

Method

 

Make flatbread pizza dough

1. In a bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
2. Add flour, salt, and olive oil.
3. Add bowl to electric stand mixer with dough hook attachment. Mix on low speed for 6-8 minutes until a dough forms that's smooth and elastic. 
4. Place in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1–1½ hours until doubled in size.

Make balsamic honey glaze

1. In a small saucepan, simmer balsamic vinegar over medium-low heat until reduced by about half (8–10 minutes).
2. Stir in honey and a pinch of salt. Let cool in fridge, it will thicken as it sits.

Sautee mustard greens

1. In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and garlic. Cook until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
2. Add mustard greens first and cook 2–3 minutes until they soften.

Build flatbread and bake

1. Preheat oven to 450℉.
2. On a lightly floured surface, roll out flatbread dough evenly into a rectangle to fit your sheet pan.
3. Lightly oil your sheet tray and transfer dough to the tray.
4. Evenly spread marinara sauce on dough. Spread mozzarella on top, then evenly place sautéed mustard greens and prosciutto slices.
5. Bake 12-15 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly and browned.
6. Let flatbread cool slightly and cut into 6-8 slices.
7. Drizzle balsamic honey glaze over flatbread and finish with optional red pepper flakes. Serve warm.