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    Home » Entertaining » Appetizer » Maple Bacon Brie Bread

    Maple Bacon Brie Bread

    Published: Nov 29, 2016 Modified: Dec 13, 2021 by GG

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    Brandied Bacon Baked Brie is a sweet and savory mixture of bacon, pecans, brown sugar, maple syrup and Brandy combined with a layer of bacon jam on a Brie cheese wheel that's nestled in a crusty bread bowl and baked into divine creaminess!

    Maple Bacon Brie Bread combines a sweet and savory nutty mixture with bacon jam and Brie cheese nestled together in a bread bowl and baked to perfection.

    Brandied Bacon Baked Brie is a sweet and savory mixture of bacon, pecans, brown sugar, maple syrup and Brandy combined with a layer of bacon jam on a Brie cheese wheel that's nestled in a crusty bread bowl and baked into divine creaminess!

    Maple Bacon Brie Bread

    Bandied bacon brie bread is an appetizer fit for a holiday!

    I’m happy you’re all here today to share in the deliciousness of our bacon baked brie bread bowl!

    The classic baked brie is made with puff pastry dough. I changed things up a bit and actually made our Brie appetizer easier to assemble with a loaf of bread in place of the puff pastry dough.

    A sweet and savory bacon jam and Brandy mixture combines with pecans, brown sugar and maple syrup for a deliciously nutty stuffing. Top two halves of a Brie cheese wheel with this deliciousness.

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    The layer of delectable bacon jam adds to the combination of flavors and textures that will delight your taste buds.

    Our stuffed Brie is then snuggled into a crusty bread bowl and baked into divine creaminess.

    Trust me when I say that maple bacon brie will be the hit of your party!

    Baked to perfection, a divine creaminess swirling with flavors fills every bite of this holiday appetizer.

    Guaranteed to impress your guests this holiday season, our bacon and brie appetizer will be a mouthwatering addition to your entertaining recipe line-up! Get ready for the compliments! 

    Do you love the traditional flavor combination of cranberry and brie? Then you'll also love our Cranberry Brie too!

    You'll want to check out the many easy appetizer recipes here at Swirls too and visit the Swirls of Flavor Amazon Storefront for GG's kitchen recommendations!

    Brandied Bacon Baked Brie is a sweet and savory mixture of bacon, pecans, brown sugar, maple syrup and Brandy combined with a layer of bacon jam on a Brie cheese wheel that's nestled in a crusty bread bowl and baked into divine creaminess!

    Swirls of Flavor Recipe Tips

    • Be sure to use a round bread with a firm crust
    • It is important to use 100% maple syrup because it has so much maple flavor
    • This recipe will taste delicious when made with light brown sugar or dark brown sugar. The choice is yours!

    Substitutions

    • Substitute your favorite flavored jam for the bacon jam
    • Substitute walnuts for the pecans
    • You can use red wine in place of the Brandy
    • Prefer not to use alcohol? Just substitute cranberry juice for the Brandy
    close up of the inside of a baked brie with nuts and jam

    Just look at all the creamy, nutty, flavorful deliciousness!

    How to make baked brie

    Scroll down for the full recipe instructions and ingredient amounts in the recipe card below

    1. Preheat oven to 350F.
    2. Using a sharp knife, cut a 6-inch circular shape in top of bread and carefully hollow out enough of the inside of the bread so cheese will fit inside.
    3. Trim white rind off top of cheese wheel. Cut cheese in half horizontally.
    4. Spread 2 Tbs. jam on the tops of each cheese half.
    5. In small bowl combine bacon, pecans, brown sugar, maple syrup and Bourbon. Spread bacon mixture over jam, dividing evenly between both cheese halves.
    6. Place bottom cheese half in bread bowl, bacon side up, and top with remaining cheese half, bacon side up.
    7. Wrap in aluminum foil and bake until cheese is heated through.
    8. Unwrap and let stand 15 minutes before serving

    Brie FAQ’s

    wheel of brie cheese with wedges cut out

    Do you take the rind off of brie before baking?

    No, keep the rind on your brie because it will help the cheese to hold it’s shape

    What kind of jam goes best with Brie?

    Fruity jams are delicious with brie, such as:

    • Apricot jam
    • Fig jam
    • Peach jam
    • Raspberry jam
    • Strawberry jam

    A savory jam will work well with brie cheese too, such as:

    • Bacon jam
    • Hot pepper jam
    • Onion jam

    What do I serve with baked brie?

    Fresh fruit and baked brie are a delicious combination together. Apples, grapes, figs and pears are especially good when served with baked brie.

    Add your baked brie to a holiday charcuterie board!

    Ingredients for baked brie bread

    • round crusty bread
    • Brie wheel
    • bacon jam
    • bacon
    • pecans
    • brown sugar
    • 100% pure maple syrup
    • Bourbon

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    Brandied Bacon Baked Brie is a sweet and savory mixture of bacon, pecans, brown sugar, maple syrup and Brandy combined with a layer of bacon jam on a Brie cheese wheel that's nestled in a crusty bread bowl and baked into divine creaminess!
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    Maple Bacon Brie Bread

    Maple Bacon Baked Brie is an appetizer fit for a holiday! A sweet and savory mixture of bacon, pecans, brown sugar, maple syrup and Brandy combines with a layer of bacon jam to top two halves of a Brie cheese wheel. Our stuffed Brie is nestled in a crusty bread bowl and then baked into divine creaminess. Maple Bacon Brie will be the hit of your party!
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine French
    Keyword baked brie, brie bread, maple bacon brie
    Prep Time 15 minutes
    Cook Time 25 minutes
    Stand Time 15 minutes
    Servings 16
    Calories 96kcal
    Author Gwynn Galvin

    Ingredients

    • 1 round crusty bread ,about 8-inch diameter
    • 1 16 ounces Brie wheel ,6-inch diameter
    • 4 Tbs. maple bacon onion jam ,divided
    • 1/3 cup crumbled crispy bacon ,about 6 slices
    • 1/4 cup chopped pecans ,toasted
    • 2 Tbs. packed brown sugar
    • 2 Tbs. 100% pure maple syrup
    • 1 Tbs. Bourbon

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350F.
    • Using a sharp knife, cut a 6-inch circular shape in top of bread and carefully hollow out enough of the inside of the bread so cheese will fit inside.
    • Trim white rind off top of cheese wheel. Cut cheese in half horizontally.
    • Spread 2 Tbs. jam on tops of each cheese half.
    • In small bowl combine bacon, pecans, brown sugar, maple syrup and Bourbon. Spread bacon mixture over jam, dividing evenly between both cheese halves.
    • Place bottom cheese half in bread bowl, bacon side up, and top with remaining cheese half, bacon side up.
    • Wrap in aluminum foil and bake 25 minutes or until cheese is heated through. Unwrap and let stand 15 minutes.
    • Slice and enjoy!

    Notes

    Makes 16 servings
    Swirls of Flavor Recipe Tips
    • Be sure to use a bread with a firm crust
    • It is important to use 100% maple syrup because it has so much maple flavor
    • Our recipe will taste delicious when made with light brown sugar or dark brown sugar. The choice is yours!
    Substitutions
    • Substitute your favorite flavored jam for the bacon jam
    • Substitute walnuts for the pecans
    • You can use red wine in place of the Brandy
    • Prefer not to use alcohol? Just substitute cranberry juice for the Brandy

    Nutrition

    Calories: 96kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 162mg | Potassium: 38mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 84IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg

    First Published: November 29, 2016... Last Updated: December 13, 2021

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    About GG

    Gwynn Galvin, known to many as GG, is the creative and talented chef and nutritionist behind Swirls of Flavor. Gwynn is an award-winning culinary professional with over twenty five years of recipe development, food styling, test kitchen management and culinary innovation experience. Gwynn's passion is gathering people around the table with her simple real food recipes to savor the moments together.

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    Comments

    1. Tamyra

      November 29, 2016 at 8:33 am

      This looks absolutely incredible! Can't wait to give it a try!

    2. GG

      November 29, 2016 at 8:50 am

      Thanks Tamyra! Enjoy!

    3. Marsha Jones

      November 29, 2016 at 11:55 am

      Good lord! This looks mouthwatering good! What a fabulous dish for the holidays and I am definitely adding this show stopper to my party list.

    4. GG

      November 29, 2016 at 1:18 pm

      Thanks Marsha!

    5. Heather | Totally Tailgates

      November 29, 2016 at 6:02 pm

      Brie is my favorite holiday "go-to" appetizer. I can't wait to try your recipe!

    6. GG

      November 29, 2016 at 6:48 pm

      I hope you enjoy it Heather!

    7. [email protected]

      November 29, 2016 at 8:07 pm

      This looks so yummy and festive, wish I could transport you to my house to make it fo me,

    8. GG

      November 29, 2016 at 9:22 pm

      Wish we lived closer Shelly!

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