Caramelized Onion & Goat Cheese Flatbread (Printable Version)

Crisp flatbread with sweet caramelized onions, creamy goat cheese, and fresh thyme.

# 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 oz 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 onions and salt. Cook, stirring often, for 20–25 minutes until onions are soft and golden brown.
03 - Stir in sugar and continue to cook 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 the caramelized onions evenly over the flatbread. Top with crumbled goat cheese and sprinkle with thyme leaves.
06 - Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the edges are crisp and the cheese is slightly golden.
07 - Remove from oven. Season with black pepper and drizzle with honey if desired. Slice and serve warm.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • The way the sweet onions balance against tangy goat cheese creates this perfect bite thats impossible to stop eating
  • It looks impressive but comes together with minimal effort, making it my go-to for when I want to serve something special without the stress
02 -
  • Low and slow is the only way to get truly caramelized onions, rushing them over high heat just gives you burned onions that taste bitter and sad
  • The onions can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator, which actually makes weeknight assembly incredibly fast
03 -
  • Cast iron skillets caramelizes onions more evenly than stainless steel, though either will work perfectly fine
  • Let the onions cool slightly before spreading them on the flatbread so they do not make the dough soggy
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