Goat Cheese & Caramelized Onion Flatbread (Print Version)

Golden flatbread with tangy goat cheese, sweet caramelized onions, honey, and a hint of chili for perfect balance.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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, adjusted to taste
13 - Fresh arugula or microgreens for garnish, optional

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Preheat 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 frequently, for 15 to 18 minutes until golden brown and soft. Stir in balsamic vinegar and sugar, cooking for another 2 minutes until glossy and fully caramelized. Remove from heat.
03 - In a bowl, combine goat cheese, cream cheese, thyme, salt, and black pepper, mixing until smooth and spreadable.
04 - Place flatbread on a baking sheet or preheated pizza stone. Evenly spread goat cheese mixture over the base, leaving a small border.
05 - Scatter caramelized onions evenly over the cheese layer. Drizzle with honey and sprinkle with chili flakes.
06 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the crust is crisp and golden and the toppings are bubbling.
07 - Remove from oven and let cool for 2 minutes. Top with fresh arugula or microgreens if desired. Slice and serve warm.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • The sweet-tangy-spicy balance hits every flavor note without feeling complicated
  • It looks impressive but uses mostly pantry staples and takes less than an hour
  • Leftovers reheat beautifully in a hot oven and taste even better the next day
02 -
  • Don't rush the onions, they need low heat and patience to develop that deep sweetness, high heat will burn them before they caramelize
  • Let the goat cheese come to room temperature or you'll tear the flatbread trying to spread it
  • If your crust is browning too fast but the toppings aren't done, tent it loosely with foil for the last few minutes
03 -
  • Use a pizza stone if you have one, it makes the crust incredibly crisp and helps everything cook evenly
  • Taste your goat cheese before mixing, some brands are tangier than others and you may want to adjust the cream cheese ratio
  • If you like more heat, mix the chili flakes into the honey before drizzling for an even spicy-sweet kick
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