Savory Apple Naan Flatbread

Ingredients

• 3 slices bacon , cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 medium unpeeled apple , cored and sliced
• 1 small red onion , sliced
• 0.5 teaspoons dried thyme
• 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 9x7-inch naan flatbread
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 0.5 cups shredded Gruyere cheese
• 0.5 cups arugula , or to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

2. 2

   Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp and browned, about 4 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon to a paper towel to drain. Reserve the bacon grease in the skillet.

3. 3

   Add apple and onion to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally until soft, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove skillet from the heat and stir in the bacon. Sprinkle thyme over the apple mixture, and stir in balsamic vinegar. Taste and season with salt and pepper.

4. 4

   Place naan on the prepared baking sheet and brush with olive oil. Spread the apple mixture evenly on top. Cover with Gruyere cheese.

5. 5

   Bake in the preheated oven until naan is golden brown and cheese is melted, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from oven, scatter a handful of arugula over the top, and serve immediately.