Description
Indulge in the creamy decadence of Garlic Butter Baked Brie, a luscious appetizer that pairs the rich flavors of gooey Brie cheese with aromatic garlic butter. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for entertaining or simply treating yourself to a gourmet snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Brie Cheese:
- 1 wheel (8 oz) Brie cheese
Garlic Butter:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (optional)
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
For Serving:
- sliced baguette or crackers
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the Brie: Place the Brie wheel in a small oven-safe baking dish or cast-iron skillet.
- Make the Garlic Butter: In a small saucepan or skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant. Remove from heat and stir in parsley, thyme (if using), salt, and pepper.
- Coat the Brie: Pour the garlic butter mixture over the Brie in the baking dish.
- Bake: Bake for 12–15 minutes until the Brie is soft and gooey.
- Serve: Remove from oven and let sit for 2–3 minutes before serving. Serve warm with sliced baguette or crackers.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider topping with honey or crushed red pepper flakes.
- To elevate presentation, wrap the Brie in puff pastry before baking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 wheel with garlic butter
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
