Flatbread with Caramelized Onions and Cheese

Posted on by December 16, 2013

Flatbread with Caramelized Onions and Cheese

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Serves 40 pieces
Inspiration Best of Bridge

Ingredients

  • 4 Large onions (thinly sliced)
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 Tsp balsamic vinegar
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 14 oz (397 gm) pkg frozen puff pastry
  • 6 oz (170 gm) brie (rind removed, diced)
  • 6 oz (170 gm) old cheddar or Asiago or another strong cheese
  • 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley (or 1 tsp dried parsley)

Directions

Peel the onions and slice thinly using a mandolin or carefully with a knife.
Flatbread with Caramelized Onions and Cheese - slice the onions
Heat oil in large deep frying pan on medium-high, add onions; cook until wilted and starting to brown, about 10 minutes.
Flatbread with Caramelized Onions and Cheese - start to cook the onions
Add sugar, vinegar, salt and pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook for 15-25 minutes, until onions are caramelized and golden. Cool.
Flatbread with Caramelized Onions and Cheese - caramalize the onions
Puff Pastry package has 2 pouches. Pinch both together and roll out to a 12" x 16" (30 cm x 40cm) rectangle. Place pastry on baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Flatbread with Caramelized Onions and Cheese - spread out the puff pastry
Spread onions over pastry.
Flatbread with Caramelized Onions and Cheese - spread out the onions
Dot with cheese. Sprinkle with parsley and refrigerate if not baking immediately.
Flatbread with Caramelized Onions and Cheese - top with cheese
Bake in preheated 400 °F oven for 20-25 minutes, until cheese is melted and pastry is crisp. Cool for 5 minutes.
Flatbread with Caramelized Onions and Cheese
Cut into 20 squares; cut squares in half diagonally to make 40 triangles.
Flatbread with Caramelized Onions and Cheese