Goat Cheese Caramelized Onion Flatbread (Print Version)

Crisp flatbread topped with creamy goat cheese, sweet onions, honey, and chili flakes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Flatbread Base

01 - 1 large thin pizza crust or flatbread, store-bought or homemade, approximately 8.8 ounces

→ Goat Cheese Spread

02 - 7 ounces soft goat cheese, at room temperature
03 - 2 tablespoons cream cheese, optional for extra creaminess
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
05 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ Caramelized Onions

06 - 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
07 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
08 - 1 teaspoon sugar
09 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
10 - 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar

→ Toppings and Garnish

11 - 2 tablespoons honey
12 - 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes, adjust to taste
13 - Fresh thyme leaves for garnish

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add sliced onions and salt, stirring occasionally for 15 minutes until softened. Add sugar and continue cooking 5 to 10 minutes until deeply golden and caramelized. Stir in balsamic vinegar and cook 1 additional minute, then remove from heat.
03 - In a small bowl, combine goat cheese with cream cheese if using, chives, salt, and pepper, mixing until smooth and spreadable.
04 - Place flatbread on the prepared baking sheet. Evenly spread the goat cheese mixture over the surface, leaving a small border around the edges.
05 - Distribute the caramelized onions evenly over the cheese layer.
06 - Drizzle honey over the onions and sprinkle chili flakes across the top.
07 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the edges are crisp and the cheese is warmed through.
08 - Remove from oven, garnish with fresh thyme leaves, slice into portions, and serve warm.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Perfect Flavor Balance: The sweet caramelized onions contrast beautifully with the tangy goat cheese and the subtle heat from chili flakes.
  • Effortless Elegance: This recipe delivers a gourmet result in just 45 minutes using simple, high-quality ingredients.
  • Diet-Friendly: A hearty and satisfying vegetarian option that works as both an appetizer and a light main.
02 -
  • Extra Creaminess: Adding the optional cream cheese helps the goat cheese spread more easily and adds a silky finish.
  • Consistent Slicing: Use a pizza cutter or a very sharp knife to slice the flatbread once it has cooled for just a minute to ensure clean edges.
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