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    Published: Jul 21, 2022 by Kelly Bloom · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Caramelized Onion Flatbread

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    flatbread with carmelized onions, bacon, and olives on pizza stone and pot holder

    This easy caramelized onion flatbread recipe is perfect for a quick and simple weeknight meal. The onions are caramelized to perfection and add a delicious sweetness to the bread.

    You can top the flatbread with some Fig Preserve for a naturally complimentary sweet & salty pairing, your favorite toppings, or just enjoy it plain. Either way, it's sure to be a hit!

    flatbread with carmelized onions, bacon, and olives on pizza stone.

    Why you will love this recipe

    this flatbread is a delicious combination of caramelized onions and crisp bacon, topped off with olives. Who does not like anything that includes bacon?

    If you use a premade pizza dough ball (Trader Joe's sells them!) than you can have this delicious caramelized onion flatbread ready in about 30 minutes. If you like to make your pizza dough from scratch, then be sure to try our Authentic Neopolitan Pizza Dough recipe. It's prefect for a crispy, slightly chewy flatbread crust also!

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    • Why you will love this recipe
    • Ingredients
    • How to make this flatbread
    • Serving suggestions
    • Variations
    • Equipment
    • Top Tips
    • Frequently asked questions
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    Ingredients

    • Premade pizza dough, or use our Neopolitan Pizza Dough recipe
    • Onion
    • Bacon
    • Garlic
    • Olive oil
    • Mozzarella cheese
    • Black olives
    • Fresh Basil leaves

    Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    How to make this flatbread

    Start with the ball of pizza dough and shape it for the pizza pan or pizza stone you plan to use. Preheat your oven and either place the stone inside to preheat or grease a pizza pan.

    Prepare the toppings

    1. Prepare the toppings for your flatbread. You don't have to use bacon, but it will add more 'meat' to the flatbread. You can use sausage, pepperoni, or even skip the meat portion entirely.
    thin sliced onions and garlic on a black cutting board.
    1. Slice the onions thin and sliver the garlic.
    chopped bacon on a black cutting board.
    1. Dice the bacon up into rough sizes.

    Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    Caramelize the onions

    1. Use a cast iron skillet, as it gets really hot and caramelizes the onions while crisping the bacon at the same time. You can cook both in the same pan at the same time. Start with the bacon first, cook until half crisp. Then add the onions and garlic.
    cast iron lodge skillet with carmelized onions and crisped bacon.
    1. Cook onions until they are soft, translucent, and fragrant. Season with salt & pepper to taste.
    pizza dough spread out on a pizza stone, drizzled with olive oil and seasonings.
    1. Drizzle a little olive oil on the shaped pizza dough. Sprinkle on some seasonings if you wish.

    Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    Load the dough with toppings and bake

    1. Transfer the caramelized onions, garlic, and bacon (again optional, but who can say no?) to the olive oil drizzled flatbread dough. Spread the toppings evenly.
    uncooked flatbread on a pizza stone with onion, bacon, mozarella and shredded basil.
    1. Top with mozzarella cheese, herbs, and black olives if desired.
    white pizza stone with cooked carmelized onion, bacon, and olive flatbread.
    1. Bake on a pizza pan or transfer to the hot pizza stone. Remove and serve when browned and crispy.

    Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    Serving suggestions

    Serves six as a nice appetizer, or four as a main meal. Serve with a green salad, pasta, or another type of flatbread if you have a hungry bunch.

    ivory plate with quarter of carmelized onion & bacon flatbread and fresh green salad with radishes.

    Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    Variations

    There's a million ways to top a flatbread, and when you make your own you have creative license to make any combination of topping that you please. Use your imagination.

    Try Canadian Bacon & Pineapple, or Roasted Garlic and Italian Sausage, or a little red sauce with fresh basil and mozzarella for a Margherita Flatbread.

    Equipment

    • Pizza Stone (it helps cook the pizza hotter and faster)
    • Pizza Pan with holes for crisping crust
    • "00" flour for the pizza dough

    The pizza stone ensures the bottom of the flatbread has a crispy crust, not a soft or soggy one. The pizza pan has holes in it for the same reason.

    Food Safety

    • Don't use the same utensils on cooked food that previously touched raw meat or seafood
    • Wash hands after touching raw meat
    • Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
    • Never leave cooking food unattended
    • Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
    • Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove

    Top Tips

    • If you are in a hurry, use a premade pizza dough ball.
    • Use a pizza stone for a nice crisp bottom crust.

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    Frequently asked questions

    Can I freeze leftover cooked flatbread?

    Yes, but reheat it in a preheated oven for about 5 minutes. Don't use a microwave as it will ruin the texture of the crust.

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    Caramelized Onion Flatbread

    This easy flatbread recipe is perfect for a quick and simple weeknight meal. The onions are caramelized to perfection and add a delicious sweetness to the bread. You can top the flatbread with your favorite toppings, or just enjoy it plain. Either way, it's sure to be a hit!
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time14 mins
    Total Time29 mins
    Course: Pizza
    Cuisine: Italian
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 449kcal
    Author: Kelly Bloom

    Equipment

    • 1 pizza stone
    • 1 pizza pan

    Ingredients

    • 1 pizza dough
    • 2 med onions, sliced thin
    • ¼ pound bacon, diced
    • 3 cloves garlic, minced
    • 3 tablespoon olive oil
    • 8 oz Mozzarella cheese, grated
    • 2.5 oz can of sliced black olives
    • ¼ cup cut fresh Basil leaves
    • salt
    • pepper
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    Instructions

    • Preheat your oven to 500 degrees F. Grease a pizza pan, or set a pizza stone on the middle rack of the oven.
    • Cook the diced bacon in a heavy skillet until half crisp. Then add in the thin sliced onions and the slivered garlic. Cook until the onions are tender, translucent, and fragrant. Remove from heat.
      2 med onions, sliced thin, ¼ pound bacon, diced, 3 cloves garlic, minced, salt, pepper
    • Shape the pizza dough to fit the stone or the pan. If cooking on a stone, prepare the dough on wax paper on a cutting board, so you can easily slide it onto the stone to bake.
      1 pizza dough
    • Drizzle the prepared pizza dough with the olive oil. Spread the caramelized onion and bacon mixture evenly over the dough. Add the grated mozzarella cheese, the basil leaves, and the black olives.
      3 tablespoon olive oil, 8 oz Mozzarella cheese, grated, ¼ cup cut fresh Basil leaves, 2.5 oz can of sliced black olives
    • Transfer to pizza stone, or put pizza pan in the hot oven. Bake for 14 minutes, checking at 12 minutes. Remove from oven when browned and crisp on the edges. Serve immediately.

    Notes

    • If you are in a hurry, use a premade pizza dough ball.
    • Use a pizza stone for a nice crisp bottom crust.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 449kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 1019mg | Potassium: 134mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 363IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 211mg | Iron: 2mg
    Keyword : flatbread, fresh pizza dough, homemade pizza

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