Garlic Butter Baked Brie in a Bread Bowl Recipe

Introduction

Garlic Butter Baked Brie in a Bread Bowl is a warm, comforting appetizer perfect for gatherings. This recipe combines creamy melted brie with flavorful garlic butter, all served in a rustic sourdough bread bowl. It’s easy to make and sure to impress your guests.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
• 1 pound round of sourdough bread
• 1 (8 ounce) wheel of brie cheese

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray a rimmed baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
2. Step 2: In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter. Whisk in the minced garlic and dried Italian seasoning, then set aside.
3. Step 3: Carefully trim most of the rind off the wheel of brie, leaving a little rind intact if desired.
4. Step 4: Slice about ½-inch off the top of the sourdough bread to create a lid.
5. Step 5: Place the brie on top of the bread. Using a serrated knife, cut a circle around the brie and down into the bread.
6. Step 6: Remove enough of the bread inside to fit the wheel of brie snugly into the hollowed-out center.
7. Step 7: Cut 1-inch slices all around the outside of the bread down to where the hollowed section stops, creating pull-apart sections.
8. Step 8: Brush the inside of the bread bowl and between each slice with the garlic butter mixture.
9. Step 9: Place the brie into the bread bowl. Brush its top and the outside of the bread bowl with more garlic butter.
10. Step 10: Slice the bread top you removed and the scooped-out bread into bite-sized pieces. Brush or dip these pieces into the remaining garlic butter and arrange around the bread bowl on the baking sheet.
11. Step 11: Bake on the middle rack for about 30 minutes, or until the bread is toasted and the brie is melted.
12. Step 12: Serve immediately while the cheese is warm and gooey, using the bread pieces for dipping.

Tips & Variations

• Use fresh garlic instead of dried for a stronger flavor and sauté it lightly before adding to the butter if you prefer a milder taste.
• Try adding a drizzle of honey or sprinkle of chopped nuts on the brie before baking for added texture and sweetness.
• Swap sourdough for a sturdy round loaf like a boule or rye for a different flavor profile.

Storage

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in a low oven (about 300°F) until warm and gooey again. The bread may lose some crispness after storing but can be refreshed by toasting.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use other types of cheese instead of brie?

Brie is ideal for its creamy texture and meltability, but you can try camembert as a similar alternative. Harder cheeses won’t melt the same way.

Is it necessary to remove the rind from the brie?

Removing most of the rind helps the garlic butter flavor penetrate the cheese better and allows the brie to melt more smoothly, but keeping some rind is fine if you prefer.

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This Garlic Butter Baked Brie in a Bread Bowl is a delightful appetizer featuring creamy melted brie cheese nestled inside a hollowed sourdough bread bowl, infused with savory garlic butter and Italian seasoning. Perfect for entertaining, it combines warm, toasted bread bites with luscious, garlic-infused melted cheese for a crowd-pleasing starter.

• Author: reem
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 30 minutes
• Total Time: 40 minutes
• Yield: 8 servings 1x
• Category: Appetizer
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American
• Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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Garlic Butter

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning

Bread Bowl and Cheese

• 1 pound round of sourdough bread
• 1 (8 ounce) wheel of brie cheese

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a rimmed baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
2. Prepare Garlic Butter: In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter completely. Whisk in the minced garlic and dried Italian seasoning until well combined. Set aside to infuse flavors.
3. Trim Brie Rind: Carefully trim off most of the rind from the wheel of brie using a knife, leaving a small amount if desired to help with structure.
4. Slice Bread Top: Slice about ½-inch off the top of the sourdough bread loaf to create a lid and a hollowed space for the cheese.
5. Create Bread Cavity: Place the wheel of brie on top of the bread loaf, then use a serrated knife to cut a circle around the brie and down into the bread.
6. Hollow Out Bread: Remove the bread inside the circle so the brie will fit comfortably inside the bread bowl.
7. Score Bread Slices: Using the serrated knife, cut 1-inch deep slices all around the outside of the bread loaf down to where the hollowed center stops, creating pull-apart sections.
8. Apply Garlic Butter: Brush the hollowed inside of the bread and in between each 1-inch slice thoroughly with the prepared garlic butter mixture.
9. Insert Brie and Butter: Place the trimmed brie wheel into the hollowed bread bowl. Brush the top of the brie and the outside of the bread bowl with remaining garlic butter.
10. Prepare Bread Bites: Slice the removed top and hollowed bread pieces into bite-size chunks. Brush or dip these bread pieces into any leftover garlic butter and arrange them around the bread bowl on the prepared baking sheet.
11. Bake: Bake on the middle rack of the oven for approximately 30 minutes or until the bread bowl is golden and toasted and the brie inside has melted completely.
12. Serve: Serve immediately while the brie is warm and melty and the bread bites are toasted. Ideal for dipping and sharing.

Notes

• Removing most of the brie rind helps the cheese melt smoother and enhances flavor infusion.
• If you prefer stronger garlic flavor, you can add an extra clove of garlic minced.
• Use a serrated knife to carefully hollow out the bread to avoid tearing the crust.
• This appetizer is best served fresh from the oven for optimal melty texture.
• You can substitute sourdough with any crusty round bread loaf such as boule or Italian bread.

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