• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • Home
  • Recipes
    • Appetizers
    • Breakfast
    • Desserts
    • Drinks
    • Entrees
    • Lunch
    • Side Dishes
    • Snacks
    • Dog-Friendly
  • Life
    • Travels
    • Gift Guides
  • About
    • About Sues
    • Work With Me
    • Privacy Policy
  • Contact
    • Newsletter

We are not Martha logo

menu icon
go to homepage
  • Home
  • Recipes
  • Life
  • About
  • Contact
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • Home
    • Recipes
    • Life
    • About
    • Contact
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
  • Γ—

    Home Β» Entrees Β» Sausage, Grape, and Gorgonzola Flatbread Pizza

    Apr 10, 2018 Β· Modified: Dec 22, 2020 by Sues Β· This post may contain affiliate links, uses cookies, and generates income via ads Β· View privacy policy + disclosure statement linked in footer Β· 17 Comments

    Sausage, Grape, and Gorgonzola Flatbread Pizza

    Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

    A seemingly unlikely combination, the flavors in this Sausage, Grape, and Gorgonzola Flatbread work so well together, you'll find yourself craving this ultra thin crust pizza all the time.

    Thin crust flatbread pizza cut into squares and topped with sausage, grapes, onions, and gorgonzola cheese with text in the corner that says "Sausage, Grape, and Gorgonzola Flatbread"

    (This recipe for Sausage, Grape, and Gorgonzola Flatbread Pizza was originally posted in February 2010, but the post has been updated with new photos and content.)

    Have you ever had a dish at a restaurant and then immediately gone home to try to recreate it? I'll admit I don't do this all the time for myself (pass up the chance to be served in a restaurant? No thanks!), but I love doing it when my husband finds something he loves.

    He's a major creature of habit and will want to go back to the same restaurant over and over and over when he finds a dish he likes. So, instead of getting stuck in a restaurant rut, I can make his fave dish at home and we can happily try a new restaurant next time we go out. And everyone is happy!

    One of my big goals for this year is to revamp a lot of the content here on We are not Martha, including re-shooting photos and adding improvements to my recipes where I can.

    And I have to tell you that this flatbread recipe is one of the recipes I've been most excited to share with you again! I first made it in 2009 after Chris had something very similar for dinner at a little restaurant on Boston's Newbury Street called Bouchee.

    He fell in love with the flavors of the sausage, grape, and gorgonzola flatbread pizza and luckily, it was incredibly easy to recreate at home.

    I'm glad I did because while Bouchee closed soon after we first went, we've been enjoying this flatbread non-stop over the years. Seriously, non-stop!

    How to Make Your Own Flatbread Dough

    If you're scared to make your own flatbread dough, don't be! While store-bought is fine in a pinch, it can never really compare to homemade, in large part because you can control homemade and make it exactly how you like it.

    I first learned to make pizza and flatbread dough from the amazing book, Artisan Bread in 5 Minutes a Day (affiliate link) and have tweaked it over the years to my tastes. I also often add other ingredients in, depending on my pizza toppings... Sometimes a little parmesan cheese, sometimes some garlic powder.

    It's so totally versatile, you can give it any flavoring you want. For this recipe, I went basic mainly because a simple crust is best when you have all kinds of crazy flavors happening on top.

    This dough is so easy to make that all you do is mix the ingredients together in a big bowl, cover with a kitchen towel, and let rise. There's no kneading involved. Into the bowl goes:

    • Active dry yeast
    • Lukewarm water
    • Salt
    • Granulated sugar
    • Extra-virgin olive oil
    • All-purpose flour
    A large bowl showing flatbread dough that has risen

    There's something so satisfying about spending 5 minutes mixing ingredients together and then coming back in two hours and seeing them double in size. No-knead pizza dough is the best!

    Difference Between Flatbread and Pizza

    There's not really a clear answer on what the difference is between flatbread and pizza and, to be honest, I use the two terms pretty interchangeably. Some might call this recipe a thin-crust pizza and others might call it a flatbread.

    Some people will say flatbread dough doesn't utilize yeast and some say it can contain yeast, but needs to be par-baked before adding toppings.

    I say if the pizza is thin and crispy, it qualifies as flatbread! But you can call this "pie" whatever you want.

    Tip for Perfectly Baked Flatbread Dough

    Once your dough is ready, you'll need to pre-heat your oven to 450 degrees and place your baking sheet into the oven while it's pre-heating. One of the keys to the perfectly baked flatbread is to bake it on an already hot pan.

    This will allow your crust to get crispy while the rest of your pizza cooks. Of course, you can also use a pizza stone to bake your flatbread (I stuck with a 9x13 pan to keep things simple for everyone following the recipe).

    Sausage, Grape, and Gorgonzola Flatbread Pizza Recipe

    For me, the key to the ideal flatbread or pizza toppings is finding balance. I truly believe that this sausage, onions, grape, and gorgonzola pizza combination makes for the best flatbread in the world.

    The gorgonzola is a powerhouse of sharpness that brings the perfect boldness to the sweetness of the grapes and onion and more mellow seasonings of the sausage.

    These four ingredients are just a dream come true. I love spice, so I used a spicy Italian sausage for that extra kick, but sweet Italian sausage works, too.

    A collage showing flatbread dough rolled out into a rectangle, sausage cooked in pan, and onions lightly browned in pan

    Of course, as with any flatbread or pizza recipe, you can switch ingredients in and out as desired.

    If you don't like onions, leave them off. If gorgonzola cheese is too much for you, stick with a more mild mozzarella.

    But I urge you to at least give this combination a try; it might surprise you! Also... roasted grapes? OMG so good!! If you've never had grape pizza before, you really need to try it!

    A close-up of the sausage, grape, and gorgonzola flatbread just out of the oven

    I've made this sausage, grape, and gorgonzola flatbread pizza about a million times since 2009 and I've yet to meet anyone who doesn't love it!

    While I occasionally make it for a casual dinner with just Chris and me, I more often make it as a party appetizer. Cut the flatbread into small squares and it makes for the perfect little bite that is seriously packed with flavor.

    A shot from above showing various square slices of sausage, grape, and gorgonzola flatbread pizza

    When I close my eyes, I can almost picture myself on Bouchee's Newbury Street patio with a glass of sangria and the sun shining down on me.

    But, no, I'm actually sitting on the couch with a glass of red wine and unseasonably cold spring weather. And that's just fine with me... I didn't have to battle any Boston traffic to get this delicious flatbread!

    A close-up shot from above of a square slice of sausage, grape, and gorgonzola flatbread pizza

    One other thing to note is that this flatbread re-heats fabulously in the oven or toaster oven. I absolutely love making it for dinner and then having a delicious lunch waiting for me in the fridge the next day.

    OK fine, I'll also admit to eating it cold. No shame!

    A shot from above showing a few square slices of sausage, grape, and gorgonzola flatbread pizza

    And now, despite the fact that Bouchee has long been closed, we can still happily enjoy what we thought was one of their very best dishes forever and ever end ever.

    More Pizza Recipes

    • Shrimp Scampi Pizza
    • Eggs Benedict Pizza
    • Cottage Cheese Pizza with Prosciutto
    • French Onion Soup Pizza
    • Basil and Garlic White Pizza
    • Blueberry and Blue Cheese Pizza
    • BBQ Chicken Pizza
    • Apple Prosciutto Pizza (from Chisel and Fork)
    • Taco Pizza (from Simply Stacie)

    I think gorgonzola pizza (especially with grapes and sausage) might be my favorite pizza, but I also have plenty more pizza recipes I love. Here are some of the best:

    Have you ever created your favorite restaurant dishes at home? 

    I have a huge selection of flatbread and pizza recipes if you're looking for something a little different!

    Sausage, Grape, and Gorgonzola Flatbread Pizza -- A seemingly unlikely combination, the flavors in this flatbread pizza work so well together, you'll find yourself craving this ultra thin crust pizza all the time | wearenotmartha.com #flatbread #pizza #sausage #gorgonzola #appetizer

    Sausage, Grape, and Gorgonzola Flatbread Pizza

    A seemingly unlikely combination, the flavors in this Sausage, Grape, and Gorgonzola Flatbread Pizza work so well together, you'll find yourself craving this ultra thin crust pizza all the time.
    5 from 3 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: Appetizer, Entree
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Flatbread Recipes, Party Appetizers, Pizza Recipes, Sausage Recipes
    Prep Time: 25 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Dough Rise Time: 2 hours
    Total Time: 2 hours 35 minutes
    Makes: 1 flatbread (4 servings)
    Author: Sues

    Ingredients

    • 2 Tbsp olive oil, divided
    • Β½ lb. spicy or sweet Italian sausage (if sausage is in casing, remove)
    • 1 small onion, peeled and thinly sliced
    • ΒΌ tsp salt
    • Β½ batch flatbread dough (recipe below)
    • Β½ cup grapes, halved
    • ΒΎ cup crumbled gorgonzola cheese
    • Β½ tsp red hot pepper flakes, optional

    Flatbread Dough

    • ΒΎ Tbsp active dry yeast
    • 1 Β½ cups lukewarm water
    • ΒΎ Tbsp salt
    • 1 Β½ tsp granulated sugar
    • 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
    • 3 ΒΌ cups all-purpose flour

    Instructions

    • Pre-heat oven to 450 degrees. Place 9x13 baking pans in the oven as it heats. 
    • Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sausage and cook while breaking up with a spoon or spatula until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Remove sausage to a bowl and set aside, leaving sausage grease in pan
    • Add sliced onion and salt to pan and cook until soft and just browning, for about 7 minutes. Remove from heat.
    • Divide dough into two portions. Wrap one portion in plastic wrap and store in fridge (can keep in fridge for about 7-10 days). On a lightly floured surface, roll the remaining dough portion into a roughly 9x13 inch rectangle. 
    • Once oven is pre-heated remove pan and working quickly, sprinkle a little flour and/or cornmeal onto the pan (this will prevent the dough from sticking) and carefully place the dough rectangle on top.
    • Brush dough rectangle with 1 Tbsp of olive oil. Then sprinkle onions, sausage, grapes, and gorgonzola cheese evenly over the dough.
    • Bake for 9-12 minutes, until crust is golden. Sprinkle with red hot pepper flakes before serving.

    Flatbread Dough

    • Mix yeast and water in a large bowl and let rest for 2 minutes.
    • Stir salt, sugar, and extra-virgin olive oil into the mixture.
    • With a wooden spoon, mix the flour into the mixture. 
    • Cover bowl with a kitchen towel and let rest in a warm spot for about 2 hours. Dough should rise during this time. 

    Notes

    • Flatbread dough recipe makes enough for two large flatbreads. Double the other flatbread ingredients to make two pizzas or wrap half the dough in plastic wrap and store in fridge for 7-10 days.
    • This flatbread was inspired by the now closed Bouchee restaurant in Boston.
    Share a Photo of Your Finished Recipe!Mention @wearenotmartha and share a photo if you've made the recipe!
    Sausage, Grape, and Gorgonzola Flatbread PizzaSausage, Grape, and Gorgonzola Flatbread PizzaSausage, Grape, and Gorgonzola Flatbread Pizza
    Tweet
    Share
    Pin119
    Yum13
    Share
    132 Shares
    « Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Cups
    Berry Egg Oatmeal for Dogs »

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Fun and Fearless in Beantown says

      February 22, 2010 at 11:01 am

      This looks absolutely delicious.....and SO easy to make!

    2. The Hungry Mouse says

      February 22, 2010 at 12:20 pm

      Oh man, you're killing me with this combination of flavors! Can't wait to try it! Thanks πŸ˜€

      +Jessie

    3. Nicole says

      February 22, 2010 at 3:53 pm

      susie, this looks delicious. It must have been nice to be recognized.. πŸ™‚

    4. Joelle says

      February 22, 2010 at 4:01 pm

      Ahh! I went to Boston this past summer and ordered this at Bouchee (restaurant recommended by Chels, thanks!). I absolutely LOVED this. At first I thought the grape would be a bit strange with the sausage and gorgonzola but boy was I surprised! The combination was perfect together. I can't even really describe it, it just was. Mmm, I'm craving it now as we speak haha. Thanks, I'll have to try this recipe!!!

    5. Nicole (dishin') says

      February 22, 2010 at 4:20 pm

      Yum! This combo sounds so interesting and tasty!!

    6. Sarah @ Semi-Sweet says

      February 23, 2010 at 7:33 am

      I love sweet/savory combinations like this! That crust looks easy enough for a busy mom to try, too. I might give this a whirl atop my new love, the Iggy's pizza shell if I'm too lazy to do the homemade version . . . thanks!

    7. Kerstin says

      February 23, 2010 at 12:18 pm

      What a unique flatbread - the ingredient combo sounds so addicting! And how fun you got recognized at IKEA!

    8. Chris says

      February 23, 2010 at 7:12 pm

      This is the best pizza of all time. I tried to hide the last piece Susie made deep in the fridge so I could eat it later but she found it πŸ™

      Next time we are going to need to make 2 or 3 of these!

    9. Heba says

      February 23, 2010 at 9:24 pm

      That looks soooo good. I just found your blog on boston blogs, I love it!

    10. Nicole says

      February 25, 2010 at 12:28 am

      Oh yum! I love grape as a topping, especially paired with the salty cheese and onion. What a great combo! I also liked how this is a flatbread pizza, that way you can eat more and not feel as full! HAHAHA!

    11. The Duo Dishes says

      February 25, 2010 at 3:38 pm

      Just dying in side. Dying to try this. Dying!!!!

    12. Shannon says

      March 01, 2010 at 6:37 pm

      OMG, totally making this!!! i would love it πŸ™‚

    13. Simply Life says

      September 09, 2010 at 8:49 pm

      p.s. the vast majority of bread/flatbread recipes I post are usually from Healthy Bread in 5 Minutes a day. I won the book on a giveaway along with flour and vital wheat gluten and the gluten makes an ever better difference! Ah, that prize has changed my life in the kitchen πŸ™‚

    14. Jenn says

      April 10, 2018 at 4:38 pm

      5 stars
      This is basically the topping combo of my dreams! I love how easy the no-knead flatbread recipe is! Def one to keep on hand for flatbread pizza night!

    15. Amanda Finks says

      April 10, 2018 at 5:20 pm

      5 stars
      Wow! This flavor combination is awesome! And I love the thin crust.

    16. Sharon says

      April 12, 2018 at 4:00 pm

      5 stars
      This is by far the most delicious flatbread ever..I love it!! ?

    17. Juliana Fendez says

      November 27, 2018 at 5:19 am

      5 stars
      A recipe perfect to my taste and my family. I just made one small change, I add some hemp seeds, we learned to put it almost in every dish.

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    Meet Sues

    Hi and thanks for visiting! I started We are not Martha to show you how to make recipes that impress without stress, including easy weeknight dinners, delightful desserts, + lots of cocktails.

    Learn More...

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
  • Popular Now

    • Basil Chicken in Coconut Curry Sauce
    • Momofuku Milk Bar's Cornflake Chocolate Chip Marshmallow Cookies
    • Blueberry Vodka Lemonade
    • Chicken Dog Treats

    Footer

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • RSS
    • Twitter

    Footer

    ^ back to top

    About

    • About Sues
    • Privacy Policy
    • Disclosures
    • Web Stories

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up! for emails and updates

    Contact

    • Contact
    • Work with Me

    BE SURE TO CHECK OUT MY AMAZON SHOP TO DISCOVER SOME OF MY FAVORITE COOKING AND BAKING ITEMS THAT I USE IN MY OWN KITCHEN. WE ARE NOT MARTHA IS A PARTICIPANT IN THE AMAZON SERVICES LLC ASSOCIATES PROGRAM, AN AFFILIATE ADVERTISING PROGRAM DESIGNED TO PROVIDE A MEANS FOR SITES TO EARN ADVERTISING FEES BY ADVERTISING AND LINKING TO AMAZON.COM. ORDERING ANY PRODUCTS MENTIONED HERE ARE AT NO EXTRA COST TO YOU. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

    Copyright Β© 2022 WE ARE NOT MARTHA