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!
Servings: 16
Calories: 96kcal
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!
- 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