Goat Cheese & Caramelized Onion Flatbread (Print View)

Golden crispy base layered with tangy goat cheese, sweet slow-cooked onions, honey, and chili flakes

# Components:

→ Flatbread Base

01 - 1 large thin pizza crust or 2 small flatbreads, store-bought or homemade

→ Cheese Spread

02 - 7 oz soft goat cheese, at room temperature
03 - 2 tablespoons cream cheese
04 - 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
05 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ Caramelized Onions

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

→ Toppings

11 - 2 tablespoons honey
12 - 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes, adjust to taste
13 - Fresh arugula or microgreens for garnish, optional

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add sliced onions and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring often, for 15 to 18 minutes until golden brown and soft. Stir in balsamic vinegar and sugar, cooking for another 2 minutes until glossy and caramelized. Remove from heat.
03 - In a bowl, mix goat cheese, cream cheese, thyme, salt, and black pepper until smooth and spreadable.
04 - Place flatbread on a baking sheet or preheated pizza stone. Evenly spread the goat cheese mixture over the base, leaving a small border.
05 - Scatter caramelized onions evenly over the cheese layer.
06 - Drizzle with honey and sprinkle with chili flakes.
07 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the crust is crisp and golden and the toppings are bubbling.
08 - Remove from the oven. Let cool for 2 minutes, then top with fresh arugula or microgreens if desired. Slice and serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The contrast between crispy flatbread and creamy, tangy goat cheese feels fancy without requiring any real skill.
  • Caramelized onions taste like you spent hours in the kitchen, but honestly, you can read or scroll while they cook.
  • One flatbread easily feeds four people as an appetizer, or two people if you're eating it as a light meal and being honest about portion sizes.
02 -
  • Don't rush the onions by turning up the heat, or you'll have burnt edges and a raw center instead of caramelized magic.
  • Letting the goat cheese come to room temperature takes about 15 minutes and changes everything about how easily you can spread it.
  • A pizza stone makes the crust noticeably crispier, but a regular baking sheet works fine if that's what you have.
03 -
  • If your flatbread is thick, brush it lightly with olive oil on the bottom before adding toppings so the underside gets crispy instead of steamy.
  • Don't spread the cheese all the way to the edges because a small border of plain flatbread crisps up beautifully and gives you something to hold onto.
  • Serve this warm, not hot, because the flavors actually settle and make more sense at a slightly cooler temperature.
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