Fig, Pancetta, and Arugula Flatbread

2 min read September 13, 2026 Christie Troxell
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A wine and cheese engagement party is an elegant way to celebrate two people getting married. And this recipe is a great pairing for sweet and salty. You could serve this at many other wedding events such as a wedding rehearsal dinner. We also have some great tips on providing food for wedding occasions!

Recipe Time
40 to 50 min
Difficulty
Intermediate
Servings
22 to 24 Servings
Ingredients:
  • 1 pkg. of Prepared Pizza Dough (find it near the crescent rolls in the refrigerated case)
  • 1 1/2 c. Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
  • 8 oz. Fig Butter
  • 1 4 oz. Container Diced Pancetta
  • 6 Dried Figs, Sliced
  • 2 c. Fresh Whole Arugula, Washed and Dried
Step
1

Spray a 9" x 12" cookie sheet lightly with baking spray. Using the rolling pin, roll out the pizza dough onto the cookie sheet as thin as possible, without breaking through the dough.

Fig, Pancetta, and Arugula Flatbread step 1
Step
2

Use a kitchen spoon to add dollops of the fig butter onto the dough, then use the back of the spoon to spread evenly across the entire surface.

Fig, Pancetta, and Arugula Flatbread step 2
Step
3

Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella evenly over the surface of the flatbread.

Fig, Pancetta, and Arugula Flatbread step 3
Step
4

Add the diced pancetta, again, distributing evenly. Add the sliced figs.

Fig, Pancetta, and Arugula Flatbread step 4
Step
5

Bake the flatbread according the the pizza dough package instructions.

Step
6

When the flatbread has baked, remove from the oven and immediately add the arugula across the surface of the hot flatbread. It will wilt into the surface.

Fig, Pancetta, and Arugula Flatbread step 6
Step
7

Allow to cool for 10 minutes, then slice into two-bite portions, and serve.

Fig, Pancetta, and Arugula Flatbread step 7

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