Description
Garlic Butter Baked Brie in a Bread Bowl is an indulgent and comforting appetizer that combines creamy, melted brie cheese with savory garlic butter inside a crusty bread bowl. It’s easy to make, perfect for sharing, and customizable with herbs, nuts, or sweet toppings, making it an impressive crowd-pleaser for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 medium-sized Brie cheese wheel
- 3–4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 round bread loaf (sourdough, boule, or similar), firm and crusty
Optional Ingredients
- Fresh herbs (thyme, rosemary, or parsley), chopped
- Walnuts, toasted
- Cranberries
- Honey
- Crushed red pepper flakes or diced jalapeños (for spicy variation)
- Fig jam or other sweet spreads
- Toasted pecans or almonds
- Fresh basil or oregano (for herb-infused butter)
Instructions
- Prepare the Bread Bowl: Start by cutting the top off your round loaf, then carefully hollow out the inside leaving about an inch of bread along the sides and bottom to form a sturdy bowl ready to hold the cheese and butter.
- Make the Garlic Butter: In a small bowl, combine softened unsalted butter with minced garlic and your choice of fresh herbs. Mix well so every bite bursts with flavor.
- Assemble the Brie: Place the brie wheel inside the hollowed-out bread bowl. Spread the garlic butter generously over the top of the brie and inside the bread walls to ensure rich flavor throughout.
- Bake Until Gooey: Place the assembled bread bowl on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 20 to 25 minutes, or until the brie is melted and the bread edges start turning golden brown.
- Add Optional Toppings and Serve: Remove from the oven and finish with any desired toppings like toasted nuts or a drizzle of honey. Serve warm with the bread pieces scooped from the hollow or extra crackers for dipping.
Notes
- Choose a softer brie for better melting; avoid firm varieties labeled for slicing.
- Do not over-hollow the bread bowl; leave enough bread inside to support the structure and prevent leaks.
- Use room temperature butter for easy mixing and flavor infusion.
- Watch the baking time closely to avoid drying out the brie.
- Serve immediately after baking to enjoy the cheese at its gooey best.
- Toast the scooped bread pieces if desired for extra crunch as dippers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of bread bowl with brie
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
Keywords: baked brie, garlic butter brie, appetizer, bread bowl, party food, easy appetizer, cheese dip