Description
Baked Brie in a Bread Bowl with Cranberry Sauce and Thyme is the ultimate crowd-pleaser. Picture a warm, crusty bread bowl filled with gooey brie cheese, complemented by sweet-tart cranberry sauce and aromatic thyme. This dish not only offers an explosion of flavors but also creates a stunning centerpiece for any gathering. Perfect for parties, holidays, or cozy nights in, it’s simple to prepare and sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 round crusty bread loaf
- 8 oz high-quality brie cheese
- 1/2 cup cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut off the top of the bread loaf and hollow out the inside, leaving about half an inch of bread on all sides.
- Place brie cheese in the hollowed-out bread bowl. Top with cranberry sauce and sprinkle with fresh thyme.
- Drizzle olive oil over the toppings and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Serve warm with reserved bread pieces or crackers for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg