Caramelized Onion and Bacon Flatbread

Ingredients

• 1 prepared flatbread or pizza dough (about 12 inches)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup crumbled gorgonzola cheese
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Method

1. 1

   Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a 9-inch skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced onions, salt, and sugar, and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 10 minutes.

   10:00 · Soften onions
2. 2

   Reduce heat to low and continue cooking the onions, stirring every few minutes, until deeply golden and caramelized, 25 to 30 minutes.

   25:00 · Caramelize onions
3. 3

   Stir in the balsamic vinegar and cook 1 minute, scraping up any browned bits. Remove from heat and set aside.

   1:00 · Cook vinegar
4. 4

   Preheat oven to 450°F. Place a baking sheet or pizza stone in the oven to heat.

5. 5

   Roll or stretch the flatbread dough into a 12-inch oval or rectangle on a piece of parchment paper. Brush the surface with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil.

6. 6

   Spread the caramelized onions evenly over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Sprinkle with mozzarella and gorgonzola, then scatter the crumbled bacon on top.

7. 7

   Slide the flatbread, still on the parchment, onto the preheated baking sheet or stone. Bake until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling, 12 to 15 minutes.

   12:00 · Bake flatbread
8. 8

   Remove from oven and sprinkle with fresh thyme and black pepper. Let rest 3 minutes before slicing.

   3:00 · Rest before slicing