Tartine with Caramelized Onions and Goat Cheese

Name: Tartine with Caramelized Onions and Goat Cheese
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 2 lbs yellow onions, thinly sliced; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1 tbsp white wine vinegar; 8 slices crusty bread (baguette or ciabatta), sliced; 4 oz goat cheese (chèvre); 4 sprigs fresh thyme; 1 tsp honey; 2 pinches fleur de sel (sea salt)

A trendy French open-faced tartine with sweet caramelized onions, creamy goat cheese, and fresh herbs on toasted bread. Simple elegance in every bite.

55 minEasyServes 4280 cal/serving

FrenchAppetizerStovetopVegetarian

Ingredients

2 lbs yellow onions, thinly sliced
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp white wine vinegar
8 slices crusty bread (baguette or ciabatta), sliced
4 oz goat cheese (chèvre)
4 sprigs fresh thyme
1 tsp honey
2 pinches fleur de sel (sea salt)

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp unsalted butter and 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2

Add 2 lbs thinly sliced yellow onions and stir well. Season with 1/2 tsp kosher salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
3

Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 35-45 minutes until the yellow onions are deep golden brown and very soft.
4

In the last few minutes of cooking, add 1 tbsp white wine vinegar and a pinch of 1 tsp honey. Stir well.
5

Meanwhile, toast the 8 slices sliced crusty bread (baguette or ciabatta) lightly until golden on both sides.
6

Spread 4 oz goat cheese (chèvre) on each toast. Top generously with the caramelized yellow onions.
7

Sprinkle with fresh 4 sprigs fresh thyme leaves and 2 pinches fleur de sel (sea salt). Serve immediately.

Questions

Can I make Tartine with Caramelized Onions and Goat Cheese dairy-free?

Not cleanly. Here the dairy (2 tbsp unsalted butter, 4 oz goat cheese (chèvre)) is the backbone of the dish, and plant-based substitutes change both its texture and its flavor. If you need strictly dairy-free, start from the dairy-free appetizer collection instead.

Can I make Tartine with Caramelized Onions and Goat Cheese gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 8 slices crusty bread (baguette or ciabatta), sliced. Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Tartine with Caramelized Onions and Goat Cheese keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Tartine with Caramelized Onions and Goat Cheese?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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