Brown Sugar Walnut Baked Brie is the perfect blend of savory and sweet and makes a delicious holiday appetizer recipe! Serve it with fresh bread, apple slices, or crackers for a quick and easy snack that’s sure to please all your holiday guests!
Do you ever have the feeling that you could just live it up with the appetizer recipes and skip the meal, altogether? It’s a feeling I have often….and I’m totally not sad about it. Appetizers are my favorite! To the point where I’ve started suggesting appetizers only nearly every time we go out!
I’m not sure where my love of them comes from, but I’m pretty sure it has something to do with the fact that sharing food always makes it taste better. That….and the fact that appetizers are always all kinds of delicious.
And you seriously can never go wrong with melted cheese, am I right??
But what I love most about this baked brie is the fact that it’s the perfect starter for so many meals….including Thanksgiving dinner! It’s simple enough that it won’t fill you up, but delicious enough that it’s completely satisfying.
There’s something about the combination of warm, bubbly brie with toasted walnuts and brown sugar. The walnuts add just the right amount of crunch, and the brown sugar melts right into the brie in the most delicious way. Add in some ginger and fresh rosemary and it’s the perfect blend of savory and sweet. Perfect for Turkey Day or any day! And perfect for sharing with friends.
Ingredients
- 1 large 16 oz. round brie cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
- Cut top rind off of brie; discard.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine remaining ingredients and stir.
- Spoon brown sugar mixture over brie; place in shallow baking dish.
- Bake at 350° for 20 minutes or until cheese is bubbly.
- Serve with bread, apple slices, or crackers.
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Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
I am totally making this asap. Oh my gosh, this is heaven on a plate!
Jess says
I love that fact that this is a little lighter then the usual version! It looks delicious, I will definitely be giving it a try in the coming weeks. I’m also with you, I think I could live on appetizers alone given the choice!
Sara @ Bitz & Giggles says
You’re so right! You can never go wrong with melted cheese! This is a stunning appetizer!!
Kristine | Kristine's Kitchen says
I could totally make a meal out of appetizers, especially when they are THIS good! This is seriously the most gorgeous baked brie!
Amy Stafford says
This has to be the most perfeclooking appetizer. I just want to gobble it up right through my screen.
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
This looks crazy tempting! Gooey cheese with sweet topping – sign me up!
Patricia @ Grab a Plate says
Eat a meal made of entirely appetizers?! Um…YES! That would be my favorite meal EVER! This baked brie would for sure make the list! It looks so, so good! Love the walnuts and brown sugar. Yum!
marcie says
I could totally live on appetizers alone, especially with this amazing baked brie! I love the brown sugar, walnuts, and herbs…this just looks so good, Cathy!
Michelle @ blackberry babe says
Love baked brie! This one looks perfect with all that brown sugar.
amanda @ fake ginger says
Girl, I think I have more appetizers planned for Thanksgiving than actual food! I kind of want to run to the store for ingredients for this now! It looks seriously amazing!
eat good 4 life says
This looks so luxurious. I could probably eat the entire thing all by myself!
Raeann says
I made it and it taste as good as it looks, could not stop eating it.
Cathy Trochelman says
So glad to hear, Raeann!
Cindy Jean says
Just found this recipe and it sounds wonderful. About how many do you think this would serve?
Cathy Trochelman says
I would say at least 6-8 and maybe more, depending on how much people eat 🙂