Baked Brie with Fresh Herbs
1/4 cup sun dried tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons toasted pecans or walnuts
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 clove garlic, peeled
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
salt to taste
16 ounces Brie cheese
In bowl of food processor combine tomato, basil, cheese, nuts, oil,
garlic and pepper. Process to form a fine paste. Season with salt.
Scrape into a bowl, cover and refrigerate until ready. Bring to room
temperature. Trim the white crust from the Brie and cover the top of
the cheese with the herb mixture. Place Brie on a baking sheet and
bake at 375 degrees F oven for about 5 minutes until the cheese is
beginning to melt. Transfer to serving plate and surround with
crackers.
Serve immediately.
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