Description
Indulge in the rich, gooey goodness of this Garlic Butter Baked Brie Recipe. A luscious wheel of Brie cheese is bathed in a savory garlic butter, baked to melty perfection, and served with slices of warm baguette for the ultimate savory indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Baked Brie:
- 1 wheel (8 oz) Brie cheese
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves (or ½ tsp dried)
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp honey (optional)
For Serving:
- Sliced baguette or crackers
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Prepare the Brie: Place the Brie wheel in a small oven-safe baking dish or cast-iron skillet.
- Make the Garlic Butter: Melt the butter in a saucepan or microwave-safe bowl. Stir in the minced garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the Brie: Pour the garlic butter mixture over the Brie, ensuring even coverage.
- Bake: Bake the Brie uncovered for 12–15 minutes until soft and gooey.
- Finish: Optionally, drizzle honey over the baked Brie. Serve hot with baguette slices or crackers.
Notes
- For easier serving, score the top rind of the Brie before baking.
- Enhance with chopped nuts or red pepper flakes for added texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
