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The perfect party appetizer, this Caramelized Onion Flatbread Pizza is made with sweet caramelized onions, salty, smoky crumbles of bacon, crumbled blue cheese and a drizzle of honey. Eat it for dinner, or serve it as an appetizer - either way it's a real crowd pleaser!
I love this flatbread pizza as it's great for entertaining (I never entertain), but also great for Friday night pizza night (I'am all about this) or game days. We like this almost as much as we like this Bulgogi Beef Korean Pizza, Sardine Pizza or this Tandoori Chicken Pizza (sorry - these are just so good I don't think anything can beat them out).
But honestly, I love this flatbread because it is incredibly delicious. And easy. Store bought flatbread topped with sweet caramelized onion, bacon and blue cheese (just as good as these delicious bagel bites also made with bacon).
I mean really, how can you say no to bacon and blue cheese? And those absolutely amazingly deep flavored caramelized onions? It's all just so good.
The Ingredients
I'm not really excited about making my own crust, so I like to use this flatbread. You can also use pita bread or naan as the crust, like I did for this Brazilian Pizza.
You can even use puff pastry like we used in this Mushroom Tart. Or if you're ultra motivated, make your own pizza crust.
I use yellow onions, but you can also use brown or white for this recipe. I just prefer yellow for the flavor.
Any blue cheese works as well. I use the crumbles as they are easy to use, but you can also buy a block and crumble it yourself if you prefer to use a higher quality blue cheese.
Any bacon but thick cut will work. Thick cut bacon is more difficult to crumble. A thinner cut bacon will be easier to crumble.
I always prefer to use a high quality honey as the flavor is better.
The full list of ingredients and quantities is included in the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
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Step By Step Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400F degrees.
Add sliced onions and butter to a medium saucepan (2 quart) and cook over medium heat, stirring periodically until onions are caramelized, about 10-15 minutes.
Place the flatbreads on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
Spread onions on top.
Add the crumbled bacon and blue cheese.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges start to brown and flatbread starts to crisp. Remove from oven and drizzle with the honey. Slice and serve.
I like to serve this with a side of hot beef consommé - it goes great with the caramelized onions!
Variations
- Spread some pesto on the flatbread before adding the topping.
- Add some sliced jalapenos for a little added spice.
- Replace the blue cheese with goat cheese.
- Add some sliced apples or pears to the pizza.
- Substitute a good quality balsamic vinegar for the honey.
Expert Tips
- Warm the honey slightly so it's easier to drizzle when the flatbread comes out of the oven.
- Substitute goat cheese for the blue cheese if desired.
- You can make the caramelized onions ahead of time and store them in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Cut the flatbread in bite size pieces for party appetizers if desired.
To freeze after cooking, wrap the pizza in wax paper then plastic wrap or foil. Place in a freezer bag and freezer for up to one month. I don't recommend freezing this before cooking.
How to Store Flatbread Pizza
Let the pizza cool then wrap it in plastic wrap or place in a plastic bag. Store in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze per the below instructions.
Did you make this easy flatbread pizza recipe? Rate the recipe and leave a comment to let me know how it turned out!
Recipe
Easy Caramelized Onion Flatbread Pizza
Ingredients
- 2 flatbreads
- 2 medium yellow onions sliced
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 8 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
- ½ cup crumbled blue cheese
- 2 tablespoons honey
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400F degrees.
- Add sliced onions and butter to a medium saucepan (2 quart) and cook over medium heat, stirring periodically until onions are caramelized, about 10-15 minutes.
- Place the flatbreads on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
- Spread onions on top and add the crumbled bacon and blue cheese.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges start to brown and flatbread starts to crisp.
- Remove from oven and drizzle with the honey. Slice and serve.
Expert Tips:
- Warm the honey slightly so it's easier to drizzle when the flatbread comes out of the oven.
- Substitute goat cheese for the blue cheese if desired.
- You can make the caramelized onions ahead of time and store them in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Cut the flatbread in bite size pieces for party appetizers if desired.
- To freeze after cooking, wrap the pizza in wax paper then plastic wrap or foil. Place in a freezer bag and freezer for up to one month. I don't recommend freezing this before cooking.
Amanda
I'm all about a good flatbread, and I love pairing caramelized onions and blue cheese together. This sounds like my kind of recipe! Can't wait to try it.
Danielle
Onions and blue cheese are awesome!
Jasmine Hewitt
i'd love to try this. i've never made a flatbread pizza before
Danielle
So easy and you can totally have fun with the toppings 🙂
Sincerely Miss J
This is making my mouth water. Your recipe for onion flat bread pizza looks delicious. Will be trying this.
Erica D Ardali
I love getting new ideas of meals to feed my family. We are definitely trying this out
Danielle
Yay! Hope you love it Erica!
Sincerely Miss J
Omg my mouth is watering looking at this. This onion flatbread looks delicious. Thank you for sharing. Going to be trying this.
Danielle
Thanks so much 😉 I hope you enjoy it!
Karla
So many great tips. I do love finding simple recipes.
Danielle
Thanks Karla!
Sophia
This flatbread pizza look good and really easy to make.
Danielle
Thanks Sophia!
Karisa
Yum! This looks like something my mom would really enjoy. She is really into apples lately!
Danielle
The sweet of the apples goes great with the onions and bacon 🙂
Elizabeth Keene
Omg this seriously sounds so delicious! I definitely know what I'll be making this weekend for movie night!
Xoxo - Elizabeth
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Danielle
Thanks Elizabeth! I hope you love it 🙂
Marisa Franca
This recipe sounds so amazing. What caught my attention was pizza and then it was the caramelized Onion. Adding the apple gives it that touch of sweetness. This is such a delicious switch from the typical tomato sauce pizza. I'll definitely have to try this out.
Danielle
Thanks Marisa! I hope you love it if you try it 🙂
Veena Azmanov
Flatbread pizza is one of my favorite pizzas. So quick, so easy and always a hit with the kids. I love the addition of onions. They must taste so good.
Danielle
Thanks Veena! The onions do make it extra special!
Mirlene
My husband is a HUGE onion fan and flat bread fanatic. I know he'll enjoy this recipe. I love the fact that this flat bread satisfies both sweet and savory flavor. Great recipe. Never would have thought about adding the apples.
Danielle
Thanks Mirlene! The apples add a nice sweet component I think. Hope your husband loves this!
Jyothi (Jo)
This is definitely the most unique flatbread pizza I've come across. Onions and apples combinations sounds so yum! Caramelized onions are simply the BEST! YUM!
Danielle
Caramelized onions are the best! Thanks Jyothi!
Kara
Oh my, this looks amazing. I am so going to make this
Danielle
Thanks Kara! Hope you love it 🙂
Stine Mari
Blue cheese and honey is a great addition to this flatbread appetizer! It looks festive, yet delicious and easy to make. Pinning for next time I'm entertaining (or just a Friday night).
Danielle
Thanks Stine!!
Sara
Ohhhh this looks so yummy! Can't wait to give it a try!
Danielle
Thanks so much sara!