Caramelized Onion Goat Cheese Flatbread (Printer-Friendly)

Golden flatbread with sweet caramelized onions, creamy goat cheese, and fresh thyme in a crisp base.

# What You'll Need:

→ Flatbread Base

01 - 1 large store-bought flatbread or 2 small naan breads
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

→ Caramelized Onions

03 - 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
04 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
05 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
07 - 1 teaspoon sugar
08 - 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar

→ Toppings

09 - 4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
10 - 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
11 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste
12 - 1 tablespoon honey for drizzling, optional

# Method:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add onions and salt. Cook, stirring often, for 20-25 minutes until onions are soft and golden brown.
03 - Stir in sugar and continue cooking for 5 minutes until deeply caramelized. Add balsamic vinegar, stir, and cook for 1 minute more. Remove from heat.
04 - Place flatbread on prepared baking sheet. Brush with olive oil.
05 - Spread caramelized onions evenly over flatbread. Top with crumbled goat cheese and sprinkle with thyme leaves.
06 - Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are crisp and cheese is slightly golden.
07 - Remove from oven. Season with black pepper and drizzle with honey if desired. Slice and serve warm.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The caramelized onions taste like pure comfort, sweet and deeply savory all at once, without any pretension.
  • It comes together faster than you'd expect for something that tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen.
  • The contrast between crispy flatbread edges and creamy goat cheese creates a textural magic that keeps people reaching for another slice.
02 -
  • Don't skip the low heat on those onions—high temperature rushes the process and gives you bitter burnt edges instead of sweet caramelization.
  • The flatbread needs to be brushed with oil on the bottom or it will stick to the parchment and lose its crispness.
03 -
  • Make the caramelized onions a few hours ahead or even the day before—they actually taste better when the flavors have settled, and you can simply reheat them gently before assembling.
  • If your flatbread seems thick or doughy, brush both sides lightly with oil and pop it in the oven for a few minutes to crisp before adding toppings.
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