Caramelized Onion and Goat Cheese Flatbread
A delicious flatbread topped with sweet caramelized onions, creamy goat cheese, and fresh herbs, baked until golden and bubbly. A simple yet elegant appetizer or light meal for two.
Caramelize the onions
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-low heat. Add the 2 medium thinly sliced yellow onions. Cook for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are very soft, deeply golden brown, and caramelized (turned slightly sticky and browned). This process takes patience. Stir in 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, 1 teaspoon granulated sugar, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and 1/16 teaspoon black pepper during the last 5 minutes of cooking. Cook until the liquid has evaporated. Caramelized means turned slightly sticky and browned from cooking sugar.
💡 Pro Tips:
- •Cooking onions slowly over low heat is key for deep caramelization.
- •Stirring often prevents burning and ensures even cooking.
Prepare the flatbread
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven while preheating. Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out the 1 pre-made pizza dough or flatbread crust into a rustic oval or rectangle shape, about 1/4-inch thick. Carefully transfer the rolled dough to a lightly floured pizza peel or a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
💡 Pro Tips:
- •Rolling the dough to an even thickness ensures even baking.
- •A pizza peel or parchment paper makes transferring easier.
Assemble and bake
Spread the caramelized onions evenly over the rolled-out dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Crumble 4 ounces goat cheese evenly over the onions. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves or chopped fresh rosemary. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/16 teaspoon black pepper. Carefully slide the flatbread onto the preheated pizza stone or place the baking sheet in the oven. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and crispy, and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
💡 Pro Tips:
- •Do not overtop the flatbread to ensure a crisp crust.
- •Baking until golden and bubbly indicates it is fully cooked.
Serve
Remove the flatbread from the oven. Let it cool for 2-3 minutes before slicing into pieces. Serve warm.
💡 Pro Tips:
- •Cooling slightly helps the cheese set and prevents burns.
- •This flatbread is delicious as a starter or a light main course.
- Large skillet or Dutch oven
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Rolling pin
- Baking sheet or pizza peel
- Parchment paper
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Knife and cutting board
- 💡For extra sweetness, you can add a tiny pinch of brown sugar to the onions while caramelizing.
- 💡If you prefer a stronger herb flavor, you can add fresh rosemary along with the thyme.
- 💡This flatbread is also great with a drizzle of balsamic glaze after baking for extra tanginess.
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