Flatbreads with Onions and Cheese

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PRESENTATION

Flatbread with onions and cheese? Oh, it is a game-changer in Calabria, Italy. You gotta try it. I mean, this place is all about its famous Cipolle di Tropea—sweet red onions that just love the coast. And when you cook them down to a jam, well, it gets tangy and moist. Seriously good. Top that on a caramelized onion flatbread, and it's magic. And the cheese? So good. Soft and creamy, with Calabrian chili peppers mixed in, it gives each bite a little kick. It's this sweet and spicy combo that makes this flatbread with onions and cheese stand out. So... So unique.

The flavors? Bright. The colors? Stunning. That deep red onion jam over the cheese and onion flatbread is just a sight. Some might mistake it for pizza, but in Calabria, it's all about the flatbread. The dough is simple—pretty simple—and chewy, just perfect for those rich toppings without turning soggy. And listen, what sets it apart from a goat cheese flatbread or your usual caramelized onion and cheese pizza is the local flair. Tropea onions bring a natural sweetness, while the Calabrian chili adds heat—just enough, not too much.

You get a crispy bottom, a soft middle, and that burst of flavor from the toppings. In Calabria, you'll find this flatbread with caramelized onions and cheese at gatherings or as a snack with some wine. Pretty much a hit. It's got character, especially if you're into savory flatbread recipes or looking for new vegetarian flatbread toppings. The mix of tangy onions and spicy cheese makes every bite a delightful surprise, way better than just any flatbread. For real. It's a standout.

INGREDIENTS
Ingredients for 12 Snacks
Tomato crackers 12 - flatbreads
Red Tropea onions 2 cups (300 g)
White wine 2.4 oz (70 ml)
Fresh cheese with peperoncino 2.1 oz (60 g)
Sugar 6 ½ tbsp (80 g)
Brown sugar 0.4 cup (80 g)
Cloves 3
Bay leaves 1 leaf
Cognac to taste
Preparation

How to prepare Flatbreads with Onions and Cheese

Start by preparing the red Tropea onion jam: clean the onions and slice them very thinly 1 using a mandoline (or a sharp knife), then place them in a large bowl and add the cloves, granulated sugar 2 and brown sugar 3, and bay leaf.

Mix the ingredients and also add the white wine 4 and a splash of cognac. Let everything rest for at least 2 hours 5. Then put the onions in a saucepan and bring to a boil, then continue cooking over low heat until the jam thickens (it will take about 30 minutes). Turn off the heat, and when the jam is warm, place a small spoonful on each flatbread. Cut the chili pepper cheese into small flakes 6 and distribute them over the Tropea onions. Finish by decorating each snack with a sprig of fresh rosemary!

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