Caramelized Onion and Goat Cheese Tart

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Thaw puff pastry in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours.

Step 2

Dice bacon.

Step 3

Render in a pan until crispy.

Step 4

Remove from pan and drain on a paper towel.

Step 5

Cut onions into slices.

Step 6

Melt butter in a large skillet.

Step 7

Add onions. Cook on medium heat, stirring occasionally for approximately 30 minutes to caramelize.

Step 8

Add the fresh thyme at the end of cooking. Salt and pepper to taste.

Step 9

Once caramelized, remove from heat and let cool.

Step 10

Flour a working surface.

Step 11

Gently roll out puff pastry into a 10"-12" circle then transfer to an ungreased baking sheet.

Step 12

Spread the caramelized onions onto the puff pastry in an even layer, approximately 1" from the edge of the circle.

Step 13

Crumble the goat cheese and distribute evenly over the onions.

Step 14

Sprinkle the bacon over the goat cheese.

Step 15

Fold the edge of the puff pastry over the edge as you desire.

Step 16

Bake at 425 for 15-20 minutes or until the edges of the puff pastry are golden brown and the onions/cheese are bubbly.

Step 17

Cut into wedges and serve.