Brie Parmesan Coated Recipes

PARMESAN-COATED BRIE

Steps:

• In a shallow bowl, combine egg and water. In another bowl, combine bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese. Dip Brie in egg mixture, turning to coat all sides; coat with crumb mixture. Repeat. , In a small skillet, cook Brie in oil over medium heat until golden brown, about 2 minutes on each side. Serve with crackers and/or fresh fruit.

BAKED BRIE WITH ROASTED GARLIC

Steps:

• Remove papery outer skin from garlic (do not peel or separate cloves). Cut top off bulb. Brush with 1-1/2 teaspoons oil; sprinkle with rosemary. Wrap in heavy-duty foil. Bake at 425° for 30-35 minutes or until softened. , Meanwhile, cut the top fourth off the loaf of bread; carefully hollow out enough of the bottom of the bread so cheese will fit. Cube removed bread; set aside. Place cheese in bread. , Cool garlic for 10-15 minutes. Reduce heat to 375°. Squeeze softened garlic into a bowl and mash with a fork; spread over cheese. Replace bread top; brush outside of bread with remaining oil. Wrap in heavy-duty foil. , Bake for 45-50 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve with toasted baguette, grapes and reserved bread cubes.

ELEGANT BAKED BRIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Cut Brie cheese horizontally in half, creating two equal rounds similar to a layered cake. Spread pesto sauce on the cut surface of 1 half; sprinkle pine nuts and brown sugar over pesto layer. Place the other Brie half on top of pesto mixture.
• Separate crescent rolls and cover entire Brie round with crescent roll dough, sealing all the gaps. Place covered Brie on a baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until Brie cheese is softened and crescent rolls are lightly browned, about 20 minutes.

BRIE WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Remove rind from top of Brie, cutting to within 1/2 inch of outside edges.
• Place on serving plate.
• Remove 4 tomatoes and 1 Tbsp.
• oil, reserving remaining tomatoes and oil for other uses.
• Combine tomatoes, oil, parsley, Parmesan cheese, and garlic; stir well.
• Spoon tomato mixture over top of Brie; let stand at room temperature 1 hour.
• Garnish with sprigs of parsley, if desired.
• Serve with assorted crackers.

BRIE AND PARMESAN POLENTA

Steps:

• Bring 5 1/2 cups water, salt, and garlic to boil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Gradually add cornmeal, whisking until smooth. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until thick and creamy, whisking constantly, about 8 minutes. Stir in Brie and half of Parmesan cheese. Season to taste with cayenne pepper, white pepper, and nutmeg. Whisk until polenta thickens slightly, about 2 minutes. Transfer to large bowl. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese and serve. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Cover and let stand at room temperature. Rewarm in 450°F oven for 10 minutes, thinning with more water if needed.)

CARAMEL-COATED BRIE

Steps:

• Prepare an ice-water bath. Heat sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium-high heat, swirling, until sugar dissolves. Cook, swirling and brushing down sides of pan with a wet pastry brush (to preventsugar crystals from forming), until dark amber. Immediately dip bottom of pan in ice-water bath to stop the cooking.
• Place brie on a serving platter. Dip pecans into caramel using chopsticks; arrange around edge of brie. Rewarm remaining caramel if needed, and pour over top, swirling to coat and drip down sides. Let stand until hardened. Crack caramel with a knife to serve.