Brie Topped With Pesto And Sun Dried Tomatoes Recipes

BAKED BRIE WITH PESTO & SUNDRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Scrape top rind off brie with knife.
• Spread pesto on top of brie cheese.
• Mix tomatoes, olive oil, salt, Italian seasoning and pine nuts together and spread on top of brie.
• Baked at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until brie in center is melted.
• Remove from oven and sprinkle with additional herbs and drizzle with balsamic vinegar, if desired.

BRIE TOPPED WITH PESTO AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Place brie on a platter,top with pesto.
• Decorate with tomatoes.
• Serve with crackers or fresh crisp Italian bread.

SUN-DRIED TOMATO PESTO ON BRIE

Steps:

• In mini food processor, chop sun-dried tomatoes finely. Add basil leaves; whirl until finely chopped. Add olive oil and salt; whirl until blended and smooth; stir in garlic.
• Place Brie on baking sheet. Top with tomato mixture. (Recipe can be prepared to this point, covered and refrigerated for up to 24 hours.) Bake in 350°F (180°C) oven for 5 to 10 minutes or until cheese melts slightly.
• (For a pasta sauce, whirl in ½ cup grated Grana Padano or Romano with olive oil.)

PHYLLO-WRAPPED BRIE WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine butter and oil. Lightly brush one sheet of phyllo dough with some of the butter mixture; place another sheet of phyllo on top and brush with butter mixture. Repeat twice., Cut layered phyllo into a 9-in. square; discard trimmings. Spread chopped tomatoes in the center of the square. Place Brie over tomatoes. , Brush corners of phyllo with 1 teaspoon butter mixture. Fold pastry over the cheese and pinch edges to seal. Place seam side down on a greased baking sheet. Brush with remaining butter mixture. , Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving with crackers.

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.