Wind's Four Quarters Farm
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Savory Baked Brie
Baked Brie
2018-06-14 18:49:45
Brie is a versatile cheese, particularly suited to baking for spread on crackers.
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
20 min
Total Time
30 min
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
233g
Amount Per Serving
Calories 770
Calories from Fat 555
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 63g
97%
Saturated Fat 40g
198%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 18g
Cholesterol 227mg
76%
Sodium 1583mg
66%
Total Carbohydrates 3g
1%
Dietary Fiber 1g
3%
Sugars 1g
Protein 47g
Vitamin A
27%
Vitamin C
2%
Calcium
43%
Iron
8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Ingredients
- One wheel or wedge of brie with rind
- 1-2tbsp olive oil
- 2-4 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 2-4 fresh sage leaves
- 1 clove garlic, thinly sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Carefully slice the rind from the top of the brie, set aside.
- Score cheese with a knife and wedge rosemary, sage, and garlic into slices.
- Drizzle olive oil over cheese and herbs and replace rind.
- Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes or until bubbly, then remove top rind and serve warm with baguettes or crackers.
Notes
- Use different base options or herbs and seasonings to obtain different flavors.
Cheese Substitutions
- Mozzarella (bake for the same amount of time)
- Cream cheese (reduce baking time by half)
Savory Base Options (to substitute for olive oil)
- Dry vermouth
- Brandy
- Melted butter
- Vinegar
Sweet Base Options
- Honey
- Fruit juice
- Jam/jelly/preserves
- Maple syrup
- Softened butter
- Balsamic vinegar
Additional or Alternative Toppings
- 1/2c - 1c fruit
- 1/4c - 1/2c finely chopped nuts
- 1/2c - 1c fresh vegetables
- (When using fresh fruit, use honey or syrup as the base. When using canned fruit, use juice from the can as the base.)
Savory Combinations
- • Butter, garlic, onion, Granny Smith apple
- • Olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic, rosemary, lavender, sage
- • Vermouth, pepper, garlic, shallot
- • Olive oil, sundried tomatoes, basil
- • Brandy, garlic, tarragon, slivered almonds, sliced mushrooms
- • Pesto (olive oil, basil, garlic, parmesan), pine nuts
- • Mango chutney, curry powder, cashews
- • Apple cider vinegar, salt, pepper, garlic, thyme, mustard powder, crushed red pepper
- • Pesto, artichoke hearts, sundried tomatoes
- • Caramelized onions
Sweet Combinations
- • Raspberry jam, walnuts
- • Honey, dried cranberries, walnuts
- • Maple syrup, walnuts
- • Any jam (by itself)
- • Butter, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, pecans, apples
- • Pumpkin butter, cinnamon, pecans, dried cranberries
- • Kahlua liqueur, brown sugar, pecans
- • Honey, lavender blossoms, almonds
- • Balsamic vinegar, cherry preserves
- • Honey or maple syrup (by itself)
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