Baked Brie with Roasted Garlic |
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Prep Time: 35 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 80 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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âThe garlic is mellow and sweet in this recipe,â says Lara Pennell of Mauldin, South Carolina. âI never fail to get compliments when I serve this as a first courseâeven brie-haters are converted!â Ingredients:
1 whole garlic bulb |
1-1/2 teaspoons plus 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided |
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed |
1 round loaf (1 pound) sourdough bread |
1 round (8 ounces) brie cheese |
1 loaf (10-1/2 ounces) french bread baguette, sliced and toasted |
red and green grapes |
Directions:
1. Remove papery outer skin from garlic (do not peel or separate cloves). Cut top off bulb. Brush with 1-1/2 teaspoons oil; sprinkle with rosemary. Wrap in heavy-duty foil. Bake at 425° for 30-35 minutes or until softened.
2. Meanwhile, cut the top fourth off the loaf of bread; carefully hollow out enough of the bottom of the bread so cheese will fit. Cube removed bread; set aside. Place cheese in bread.
3. Cool garlic for 10-15 minutes. Reduce heat to 375°. Squeeze softened garlic into a bowl and mash with a fork; spread over cheese. Replace bread top; brush outside of bread with remaining oil. Wrap in heavy-duty foil.
4. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve with toasted baguette, grapes and reserved bread cubes. Yield: 8 servings.
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