Leek And Brie Bruschetta Recipes

BRIE-BERRY BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Place bread on an ungreased baking sheet; brush with oil. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 1-2 minutes or until golden brown., Spread Brie over toast; top with strawberries. Drizzle with vinegar and sprinkle with thyme.

LEEK AND BRIE BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add leeks and thyme; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until leeks are very tender and just beginning to brown, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat broiler with rack set 4 inches from heat. Arrange bread on a broilerproof baking sheet. Dividing evenly, layer bread with Brie, cooked leeks, and sliced tomatoes; drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
• Broil until cheese has melted and tomatoes start to brown, 5 to 8 minutes. Serve immediately.

FENNEL AND LEEK BRUSCHETTA WITH CHEESE AND BEER FONDUE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Brush some oil on the bread slices and arrange them on a sheet pan. Bake until golden brown, about 8 minutes. Remove the bread from the oven and set aside.
• Melt 1 1/2 tablespoons of butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook, whisking, for 1 minute. Pour in 3/4 cup of the beer and simmer, whisking constantly, for 1 minute. Remove the saucepan from heat and add the cheeses, whisking until smooth.
• In a large saute pan over medium heat, melt the remaining butter and add the fennel, leeks and chives. Saute until tender, and then stir in the remaining beer. Cook, stirring over medium heat, until all the onions are caramelized and the beer is mostly cooked off, about 15 to 20 minutes.
• Spread the cheese fondue on the toasted bread. Put some of the fennel and leek mixture on top and arrange them on a serving platter. Sprinkle with fresh chives and serve.

LEEK 'N' BRIE OMELET

Steps:

• In a small nonstick skillet, cook leek in oil over medium heat for 5 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from the heat and set aside. , In the same skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, water, salt and pepper. Pour into skillet (mixture should set immediately at edges). As eggs set, push cooked edges toward the center, letting uncooked portion flow underneath. , When the eggs are set, spoon leek mixture over one side and sprinkle with cheese; fold other side over filling. Slide omelet onto a plate.

BRIE AND LEEK SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375*F.
• Trim the crusts from the bread slcies and lay them on 2 baking sheets in a single layer.
• Drizzle with 3 tbls.
• of the olive oil.
• Bake until crisp and golden-5 to 7 minutes.
• Remove from the oven and rub one side of each slice with the cut side of the garlic.
• Heat the remaining tbls.
• of olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat.
• Add the leeks, sugar, salt, and pepper, stir to coat, and saute until lightly browned-about 5 minutes.
• Add the water, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until soft-about 10 minutes more.
• Set aside.
• Spread each slice of toast on the garlic-coated side with an equal amount of brie, discarding the rind.
• Cut each slice in half to form 2 rectangles.
• Lay the leeks on one half and top with the other half.
• (If desired, cut in half again to form squares.) Place on a baking sheet.
• *Atthis point the sandwiches can be covered with plastic wrap and refrigerated for up to 8 hours.
• Bake, uncovered, until the cheese is melted-3 to 4 minutes from room temperature, 5 to 6 minutes from the refrigerator.
• Makes 16 sandwiches.
• Enjoy!

CARAMELIZED APPLE AND ONION BRUSCHETTA WITH MELTED BRIE

Steps:

• Heat Olive Oil in a pan to medium high heat. Add Onions, seasoning with a pinch of salt. Cook until they begin to turn brown and caramelize. DO NOT BURN!
• Add apples, vinegar, and brown sugar. Reduce heat to medium. Saute until apples are cooked through and vinegar/brown sugar are absorbed.
• In the meantime, slice the brie into pieces that are similar in size to the baguette slices. Place one slice of cheese on each baguette slice. Broil for about 2-3 minutes, or until cheese melts and bread is crispy.
• Top each baguette slice with a spoonful of the caramelized apple/onion mixture. Serve warm.
• Idea! - This appetizer is great for a dinner party where pork is the main dish.