Goat Cheese Caramelized Onion Flatbread (Printable)

Crispy flatbread with tangy goat cheese, sweet caramelized onions, honey, and chili flakes

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

# Step-by-Step Guide:

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 often, for 15-18 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. Drizzle with honey and sprinkle with chili flakes.
06 - Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is crisp and golden and the toppings are bubbling.
07 - Remove from oven. Let cool for 2 minutes, then top with fresh arugula or microgreens if desired. Slice and serve warm.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It comes together in under an hour but tastes like you've been cooking all day.
  • The balance of sweet, tangy, and spicy creates a flavor combination that keeps people reaching for another slice.
  • You can make it fancy for guests or throw it together for yourself on a weeknight without any guilt.
02 -
  • Caramelizing onions cannot be rushed—low heat and patience create that deep sweetness; high heat just burns them and tastes bitter.
  • Room-temperature goat cheese spreads smoothly without tearing the flatbread; cold cheese fights back and creates uneven coverage.
03 -
  • If your flatbread is particularly thick, slide it into the oven a few minutes before you add the toppings so it has a head start toward crispiness.
  • A drizzle of good quality honey at the very end makes this taste like it came from somewhere special, so don't use the cheap stuff—your guests will taste the difference.
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