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Caramelized Onion, Mozzarella, Prune and Thyme Flatbreads

Servings 4 flatbreads
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes

Ingredients

Caramelized Onions:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 6 large yellow sweet onions sliced into thin half circles
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme
  • coarse kosher salt to taste

Flatbreads:

  • 4 personal flatbreads
  • 1 cup caramelized onions
  • 4 ounces fresh mozzarella
  • 10 California Prunes diced small
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
  • sea salt to taste
  • coarsely ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • To make caramelized onions: Preheat oven to 400 F.
  • In large stockpot over medium-low heat, warm oil and melt butter. Add onions and cover; cook 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add thyme sprigs and season with salt, to taste; turn pan lid slightly ajar. Place pot in oven 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
  • To make flatbreads: Preheat oven to broil. On sheet pan, toast flatbreads under broiler 4 minutes, or until toasted, flipping halfway through.
  • Spread 1/4 cup of caramelized onions over each toasted flatbread. Refrigerate leftover onions.
  • Tear mozzarella and place over onions. Divide prunes among flatbreads and place flatbreads under broiler 4-6 minutes until cheese has melted and is beginning to brown.
  • Sprinkle flatbreads with fresh thyme and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish