Shrimp Corn Chowder Flatbread (Printable version)

Golden flatbread topped with shrimp, corn, creamy cheese, and bacon—rich, savory, and perfect for sharing.

# What you need:

→ Flatbread Base

01 - 1 pound pizza dough, store-bought or homemade
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

→ Topping

03 - 6 ounces shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped
04 - 1 cup fresh or thawed frozen corn kernels
05 - 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
06 - 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
07 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
08 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
09 - 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
10 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
11 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
12 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
13 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives, plus more for garnish

# Steps to follow:

01 - Set oven to 450°F. If using a pizza stone, position it in the oven while preheating.
02 - On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 12-inch oval or rectangle approximately 1/4 inch thick. Transfer to parchment-lined baking sheet or pizza peel.
03 - Brush dough with olive oil. Bake for 5 minutes to set.
04 - In a skillet over medium heat, drizzle olive oil. Sauté onion for 2 minutes until softened. Add shrimp, corn, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook 2–3 minutes until shrimp are pink. Stir in heavy cream and cook for 1 additional minute until slightly thickened. Remove from heat.
05 - Remove the flatbread from the oven. Sprinkle mozzarella and Monterey Jack cheeses evenly across the crust.
06 - Spoon shrimp and corn mixture over the cheese. Scatter crumbled bacon and chives on top.
07 - Place flatbread back in the oven. Bake for 10–12 minutes until cheese is bubbling and crust is golden.
08 - Sprinkle with additional chives, slice, and serve while hot.

# Expert tips:

01 -
  • Ready in under 40 minutes
  • Ideal for using up leftover corn or shrimp
  • Family-friendly and easy to customize
  • Works as a hearty appetizer or a light meal
  • Balanced texture of crisp crust and creamy topping
02 -
  • High in protein from both shrimp and cheese
  • Great way to use up leftover seafood
  • Pairs well with a simple green salad for a full meal
03 -
  • Always pat shrimp dry before cooking to avoid a watery topping
  • Fresh chives lose their kick quickly so chop them just before serving
  • Parbaking the crust keeps it sturdy under the creamy sauce and keeps every bite crisp
  • Let the flatbread rest for 2 minutes after baking to make slicing easier and avoid burning your fingers on hot cheese
  • Tuck a little extra cheese under the edges for those crispy golden bites that everyone fights over

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