caramelized onion and goat cheese tart
Great for a quick appetizer or a late night snack.
Blue Ribbon Recipe
Wow, this caramelized onion and goat cheese tart is quite tasty. It's rich with a fantastic combination of flavors. Adding thyme to the caramelized onions gives the onions an aromatic sweetness that's well complemented by the tangy goat cheese and salty, crunchy bacon. The texture and butteriness of the puff pastry puts this tart over the top.
prep time
30 Min
cook time
15 Min
method
Bake
yield
3-4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 2 large Spanish onions, about 1 lb
- 1 small package of goat cheese, 4 oz.
- 8 slices thick sliced bacon
- 1 sprig fresh thyme
- 1/2 stick unsalted butter
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
How To Make caramelized onion and goat cheese tart
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Step 1Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Thaw puff pastry in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours.
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Step 2Dice bacon.
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Step 3Render in a pan until crispy.
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Step 4Remove from pan and drain on a paper towel.
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Step 5Cut onions into slices.
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Step 6Melt butter in a large skillet.
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Step 7Add onions. Cook on medium heat, stirring occasionally for approximately 30 minutes to caramelize.
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Step 8Add the fresh thyme at the end of cooking. Salt and pepper to taste.
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Step 9Once caramelized, remove from heat and let cool.
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Step 10Flour a working surface.
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Step 11Gently roll out puff pastry into a 10"-12" circle then transfer to an ungreased baking sheet.
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Step 12Spread the caramelized onions onto the puff pastry in an even layer, approximately 1" from the edge of the circle.
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Step 13Crumble the goat cheese and distribute evenly over the onions.
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Step 14Sprinkle the bacon over the goat cheese.
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Step 15Fold the edge of the puff pastry over the edge as you desire.
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Step 16Bake at 425 for 15-20 minutes or until the edges of the puff pastry are golden brown and the onions/cheese are bubbly.
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Step 17Cut into wedges and serve.
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Discover More
Culture:
French
Category:
Cheese Appetizers
Collection:
New Year Party
Collection:
Christmas Recipes
Keyword:
#tart
Keyword:
#goat cheese
Keyword:
#Caramelized Onion
Method:
Bake
Ingredient:
Flour
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