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Brie: Brie with Almonds

Source of Recipe

Betty Crocker


Recipe Introduction

"An ooey-gooey starter with just the right amount of warmth and spirit."

List of Ingredients

1 whole round Brie cheese (4 1/2 ounces)
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
1 tablespoon brandy, if desired
Chopped fresh parsley, if desired
Assorted crackers, if desired



Recipe

1. Set oven control to broil. Place cheese in ovenproof pie plate or pan. Broil cheese with top 3 to 4 inches from heat about 2 minutes 30 seconds or until soft and warm.
2. Melt butter; stir in almonds and brandy. Pour over cheese. Garnish with parsley. Serve with crackers.

Microwave Directions: Place cheese in microwavable plate or dish. Microwave uncovered on Medium (50%) 2 to 3 minutes or just until soft and warm. Place butter in 1-cup microwavable measuring cup. Microwave butter uncovered on High about 1 minute or until melted; stir in almonds and brandy. Pour over cheese.


Total: 8 min
Prep: 5 min
Broil: 3 min


Makes 8 servings