Caramelized Onion Goat Cheese Flatbread (Printable)

Golden flatbread with sweet onions, creamy goat cheese, and thyme for a balanced savory-sweet bite.

# What You 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)

# Directions:

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 sliced onions and salt. Cook, stirring frequently, for 20 to 25 minutes until onions become soft and golden brown.
03 - Stir in sugar and continue cooking for 5 minutes until onions are deeply caramelized. Add balsamic vinegar, stir well, and cook for 1 additional minute. Remove from heat.
04 - Place flatbread on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the surface evenly with olive oil.
05 - Spread caramelized onions evenly across the flatbread. Top with crumbled goat cheese and sprinkle with fresh thyme leaves.
06 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the edges are crisp and the cheese develops a light golden color.
07 - Remove from oven. Season with freshly ground black pepper and drizzle with honey if desired. Slice and serve while warm.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The caramelization takes patience, but those golden onions taste like pure luxury without any fussy technique.
  • It's a vegetarian dish that somehow feels more special than it has any right to be, perfect for impressing without breaking a sweat.
  • You can have this ready in under an hour, making it ideal for unexpected guests or a spontaneous dinner party.
02 -
  • Don't rush the onions, no matter how much you want to turn up the heat. Low and slow is the only way to develop that deep, caramel sweetness.
  • The balsamic vinegar is a game-changer that I discovered by accident, and it prevents the flatbread from tasting one-note sweet.
  • Check your oven temperature, because a hotter setting can burn the edges before the cheese melts properly.
03 -
  • Use a quality flatbread or naan, because a thin, flavorless base will undermine everything you've done with those onions.
  • If you're making the onions ahead of time, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days, then reheat gently before assembling.
  • A light honey drizzle at the very end is subtle but transforms the whole experience from good to restaurant-quality.
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