Description
Hey friends! Beau here. Imagine a creamy, tangy log of goat cheese, nestled on sweet fig jam and topped with deeply golden caramelized onions. Warm, bubbly, and irresistible, this appetizer disappears in minutes and makes you look like a kitchen rockstar. Perfect for parties, game nights, or cozy evenings.
Ingredients
Main Dish:
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1 log (8 oz) plain goat cheese (chèvre), room temperature
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2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
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½ cup fig jam (or apricot preserves/onion marmalade)
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2 tbsp olive oil
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1 tbsp butter
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½ tsp salt
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1 tsp sugar (optional, helps caramelization)
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Fresh thyme leaves (optional, for garnish)
For Serving:
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Thinly sliced baguette, crackers, or endive leaves
Instructions
1. Preheat & Prep
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Thinly slice onions. Pro Tip: wear goggles if tears are a concern!
2. Caramelize the Onions
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Heat olive oil and butter over medium-low heat in a large skillet.
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Add onions, salt, and optional sugar. Stir to coat.
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Cook low and slow for 30–40 minutes, stirring every 5–7 minutes.
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Onions will wilt, turn translucent, then golden, then deep brown.
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Add 1 tbsp water if sticking.
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3. Assemble the Dish
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Spread fig jam evenly in a small baking dish (8×8-inch or pie dish).
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Place goat cheese log in the center.
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Pile caramelized onions on top and around the cheese.
4. Bake to Perfection
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Bake 15–18 minutes until cheese is soft and onions are bubbly.
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Optional: broil 1–2 minutes for a browned top (watch carefully!).
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Remove from oven and rest 2 minutes before serving.
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Garnish with fresh thyme leaves.
Notes
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Caramelize onions up to 3 days ahead; refrigerate.
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Assemble dish a day ahead; bake with extra 2–3 minutes since cold from fridge.
Nutrition
- Calories: 180 Cal Per Serving
- Sugar: 10g
- Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Protein: 5g