Hello, my Foodie Friends! I am soooo excited to share this crowd-pleasing appetizer with you this week! TBH I wasn't even a brie cheese fan until recently, and I'm pretty sure that baked brie is the only way I like it! So even if you're not sure about brie, give this recipe a shot! It's super simple and you're going love it, and your guests will too! If you're looking for more appetizer inspo, check out the best guac ever and super easy caprese crostini!
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Y'all, sun-dried tomatoes and garlic are all you need for this baked brie recipe! I seriously cannot get over how simple this is, but it looks so fancy!! I LOVE a good shortcut and appetizers are where I want all the shortcuts, so this is perfect!
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I think the part of this prep that took the longest was finding the sun-dried tomatoes at the grocery store! I ran into someone I knew in the tomato aisle and she wanted to chat! ;)
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I chopped the tomatoes a bit, then used my garlic press to add one clove of garlic. Guys, you literally put the brie on a baking sheet, then add the toppings and bake it. Like, that's it. WHAT??!?!?! How is it that easy?! And it's so good! My photographer and friend, Kaylynn, and I crushed this brie after we were done taking photos of it. That's one of the best parts of a food photoshoot! ;)
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After it comes out of the oven, carefully move brie to a serving board, add crackers or crostini, top with parsley, and dig in!
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Omg just look at that cheesy, creamy goodness. This is the perfect savory dish as we head into fall! TBH I think this works year round, but would also be extra delicious and impressive at a Friendsgiving meal!
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Alright, let's get down to it! There are so many different toppings and flavor combinations that you could add to baked brie, but here is the recipe for the Sun-dried Tomato Baked Brie!
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Ingredients:
- wheel of brie cheese (I used a 6-inch wheel, which is great for 4-6 people)
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (and their oil)
- 1 clove of garlic
- parsley
- crackers/crostini for serving
- olive oil to garnish (optional)
Directions:
- Pre-heat oven to 350°F.
- Chop tomatoes. Use garlic press and add one clove of garlic to tomatoes.
- Place brie on baking sheet and spread tomato mixture on top of brie. Do not remove the cheese rind- this keeps the cheese contained as it's melting, until you cut into it!
- Bake in oven for 10-15 minutes, until the cheese feels very soft.
- Transfer warm brie to a serving board and garnish with parsley, and olive oil, if desired.
- Cut into your delicious brie and enjoy the gooey cheesy goodness!
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