Goat Cheese Caramelized Onion Flatbread (Printable Copy)

Golden crispy base with creamy goat cheese, sweet onions, honey, and spicy chili finish.

# What You Need:

→ Flatbread

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

→ Goat Cheese Spread

02 - 7 oz soft goat cheese, at room temperature
03 - 2 tablespoons cream cheese, optional
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

→ Topping

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

# How to Make:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The contrast between crispy edges and creamy center feels indulgent but comes together in less than an hour.
  • Caramelized onions are basically liquid gold that make everything taste more sophisticated than it actually is.
  • It's vegetarian, shareable, and genuinely impressive enough to serve at a dinner party or casual enough for lunch tomorrow.
02 -
  • Caramelizing onions cannot be rushed, and I learned this the hard way by turning the heat up and ending up with burnt onions and regret; the 15 to 20 minutes is non-negotiable if you want that complex sweetness.
  • Room temperature goat cheese spreads like butter, but cold goat cheese fights you every step of the way, so pull it out of the fridge while you work on everything else.
03 -
  • If your flatbread is thick or homemade, par-bake it for 5 minutes before adding toppings so the bottom crisps instead of staying soft in the middle.
  • Make your caramelized onions the day before and keep them covered in the fridge, then bring to room temperature before assembling; this saves time and often tastes even better as flavors meld overnight.
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