Goat Cheese Caramelized Onion Flatbread (Printable)

Crisp flatbread with creamy goat cheese, sweet onions, honey, and chili heat

# What You’ll 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 for extra creaminess
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, adjust to taste
13 - Fresh thyme leaves, to 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 the olive oil. Add the sliced onions and salt, stirring occasionally for 15 minutes until softened. Add sugar and continue cooking for 5-10 minutes until deeply golden and caramelized. 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, chopped chives, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth and well combined.
04 - Place flatbread on the prepared baking sheet. Evenly spread the goat cheese mixture over the surface, leaving a small border around the edges.
05 - Distribute caramelized onions evenly over the cheese layer. Drizzle with honey and sprinkle chili flakes across the surface.
06 - Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are crisp and the cheese is warmed through.
07 - Remove from oven and garnish with fresh thyme leaves. Slice and serve warm.

# Top Tips:

01 -
  • The caramelized onions do most of the heavy lifting, so you can actually relax while cooking instead of hovering over the stove.
  • Tangy goat cheese meets sweet honey meets a whisper of heat—it's the kind of flavor combination that makes people ask for the recipe before they've finished eating.
  • Ready in under an hour, which means it works for a last-minute appetizer or when you want something lighter than a full dinner.
02 -
  • Caramelizing onions takes longer than most recipes admit—15 to 20 minutes is realistic, and rushing them tastes like regret.
  • Room-temperature cheese spreads without tearing the flatbread; cold goat cheese will fight you.
  • Don't skip the balsamic vinegar—it's the difference between flat sweetness and a sophisticated finish.
03 -
  • Make the caramelized onions up to two days ahead and store them in a container in the fridge—this means you can assemble and bake the flatbread in less than 15 minutes on the day you need it.
  • Use honey that's not too thick, or warm it gently so it drizzles evenly instead of sitting in globs on top.
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