Brie baked in a bread bowl gets gooey and melty and utterly delicious. It makes for a fantastic appetizer or party dish with very little work.
Adapted from The Friends for Life Cookbook
Cut off the top of the bread round. Remove the interior of the bread round, leaving a ½-inch shell. Place the shell in a baking dish.
Lay the baguette slices on a baking sheet.
Brush the oil on the interior of the bread bowl and on the baguette slices.
Brush the minced garlic around the inside of the bread bowl. Fill the bread bowl with the Brie cheese cubes.
Bake the bread bowl until the cheese is melted through. This should take about 25 to 30 minutes.
The baguette slices will take less time to toast. Add those to the oven with about 15 minutes left in the baking time. Bake until the cheese is melted completely and the bread is toasted.
Serve the Brie bowl with toasted bread on the side. When most of cheese is consumed, slice the bread bowl into sections and eat the bowl!
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container, for up to 3 days, refrigerated. Reheat to eat.Please note: calorie information will vary depending on the size of the bread boule and the size of the Brie round.