Crispy Bacon and Fig Jam Flatbreads with Caramelized Onion and Melted Cheese

These loaded flatbreads bring together smoky bacon, creamy caramelized onion and a melty duo of Monterey Jack and mozzarella cheeses. After a quick bake, a drizzle of tangy-sweet fig jam adds the perfect finishing touch. It’s a bistro-style meal you can make at home in just 25 minutes.

Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing appetizer, these flatbreads are as delicious as they are simple to prepare. The combination of savory and sweet flavors will have everyone reaching for seconds.

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Ingredients

8 ounce BaconView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit OnionView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 unit FlatbreadsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 tablespoon Cream CheeseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 cup Mozzarella CheeseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Fig JamView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.25 cup Monterey Jack CheeseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 teaspoon (tsp) Olive OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) Black PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Adjust an oven rack to the top position (use top and middle for 4 servings) and preheat to 425°F. Wash and dry produce.
2. Heat a large dry pan over medium-high heat. Add the bacon and cook, turning occasionally, until crispy, 6-10 minutes. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate. Discard all but a thin layer of bacon fat from the pan. When cool, roughly chop the bacon.
3. While the bacon cooks, halve, peel and thinly slice the onion.
4. Return the pan with the bacon fat to medium-high heat (add a drizzle of oil if needed). Add the onion, season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring, until browned and softened, 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the cream cheese until smooth.
5. Brush or rub each flatbread with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place them dimpled side down on a baking sheet (for 4 servings, divide between two sheets). Toast on the top rack until golden and crisp, 3-4 minutes (for 4, use top and middle racks, swapping halfway).
6. Flip the flatbreads so the dimpled side is up. Evenly top with the onion mixture, mozzarella, bacon and Monterey Jack. Bake on the top rack until the cheese melts, 4-6 minutes (for 4, use top and middle racks, swapping halfway). Watch carefully to avoid burning.
7. Transfer the flatbreads to a cutting board and drizzle with fig jam to taste. Slice into quarters and serve.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use a different type of jam?

Yes, you can substitute fig jam with other fruit jams like apricot or raspberry for a different flavor profile.

Can I make these flatbreads ahead of time?

These are best enjoyed fresh out of the oven. However, you can prep the onion mixture and cook the bacon in advance, then assemble and bake when ready.

What can I use instead of flatbreads?

You can use naan, pita bread or even pizza dough rolled thin as a substitute.