Brie-Lightful Bite—Snack for 6
“Brie-Lightful Bite is a delightful French snack featuring creamy Brie cheese. This easy-to-make, bite-sized treat is perfect for any time of the day, offering a rich and indulgent taste experience. Enjoy the smooth, buttery flavor of Brie in this simple yet sophisticated snack.”
Do This With That Stuff
- ‘Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)
- Place your wheel of Brie cheese on the cutting board and, using the sharp knife, slice it in half horizontally
- Place the two halves of Brie cheese on a baking sheet
- Take your baguette and cut it into 1/2 inch slices using your sharp knife and cutting board
- Arrange the baguette slices around the Brie cheese on the baking sheet
- In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves, 1 tsp chopped fresh rosemary, salt to taste, and pepper to taste Use your measuring cup and measuring spoon for accurate measurements
- Stir these ingredients together until well combined
- Using your pastry brush, brush this mixture generously over both halves of the Brie cheese and each slice of baguette
- Transfer the baking sheet into the preheated oven using your oven mitt Bake for about 10-15 minutes or until Brie is soft and melty and baguettes are toasted to a golden brown color
- Remove from oven using oven mitts Transfer Brie halves to an oven-safe dish for serving Arrange toasted baguette slices around them Serve immediately while warm’
Obvious and Not So Obvious Variations and Pairings
☕ Bitter
- Add 1 tsp of ground coffee to the oil mixture
- Add 1/2 cup of chopped radicchio to the oil mixture
- Replace fresh thyme with 1 tsp of dried thyme
- Increase fresh rosemary to 2 tsp
- Add a sprinkle of unsweetened cocoa powder over Brie before baking
🧂 Salty
- Increase the salt to 2 tsp
- Add 1/2 cup of chopped olives
- Add 1 tsp of capers
- Replace the Brie cheese with a saltier cheese like Roquefort or Blue cheese
🍋 Sour
- ‘Add 1 tablespoon of lemon zest
- Add 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
- Replace fresh thyme with 1 teaspoon of dried thyme
- Replace fresh rosemary with 1 teaspoon of dried rosemary
- Increase minced garlic to 3 cloves’
🌶️ Spicy
- Add 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- Add 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- Increase minced garlic to 3 cloves
- Add 2 tsp Dijon mustard to the olive oil mixture
🍬 Sweet
- ‘Add 1/4 cup of honey
- Add 1/2 cup of dried cranberries
- Replace extra virgin olive oil with 1/2 cup of melted unsalted butter
- Add 1 tsp of cinnamon’
🍄 Umami
- ‘Add 2 tablespoons of soy sauce to the olive oil mixture
- Add 1 teaspoon of fish sauce to the olive oil mixture
- Include 1/2 cup of chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the topping
- Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon of MSG (monosodium glutamate) over the Brie before baking’
🍸 Alcoholic
- ‘Chardonnay: The buttery notes of this wine complement the creamy Brie cheese
- Sancerre: The crisp acidity and minerality of Sancerre cut through the richness of the cheese, providing balance
- Champagne: The effervescence and light sweetness of Champagne pairs well with the creamy and rich Brie, while its acidity helps cleanse the palate’
🥤 Non Alcoholic
- ‘Sparkling Apple Cider: The sweet and tart flavor of the cider complements the creaminess of the Brie and the herb-infused oil on the baguette
- French Lemonade: The acidity and slight sweetness of this traditional French drink balance out the richness of the cheese
- Pomegranate Juice: Its sweet-tart flavor profile pairs well with the savory elements in this dish, providing a refreshing contrast’
🥓 Keto
- ‘Remove baguette
- Add 1 cup of celery sticks, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
- Add 1 cup of cucumber slices, cut into 1/2 inch pieces’
🍆 Mediterranean
- Replace Brie cheese with Feta cheese
- Add 1/2 cup of chopped Kalamata olives
- Add 1/2 cup of chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- Replace baguette with pita bread
- Replace thyme and rosemary with 1 tsp dried oregano
- Add 1 tsp of za’atar seasoning
🥑 Paleo
- ‘Remove 1 wheel Brie cheese
- Remove 1 baguette
- Add 1 wheel of cashew cheese
- Add 1 paleo-friendly bread loaf’
🐟 Pescatarian
- Add 1 cup of cooked shrimp
- Add 1/2 cup of chopped fresh dill
🌱 Vegan
- Replace the Brie cheese with 1 wheel of vegan cheese
- Replace the baguette with a vegan baguette
🥦 Vegetarian
- No changes necessary. The recipe is already vegetarian friendly.
🥩 Whole30
- ‘Remove Brie cheese
- Replace baguette with 1 large sweet potato, sliced into 1/2 inch rounds
- Increase extra virgin olive oil to 3/4 cup
- Remove salt’
🧠 Brain Health
- ‘Replace baguette with whole grain bread
- Add 1/4 cup of chopped walnuts
- Add 1/2 cup of blueberries
- Replace extra virgin olive oil with avocado oil
- Add 1 tbsp of ground flaxseeds’
🌾 Celiac Disease
- Replace the baguette with a gluten-free baguette
💩 Crohns Disease
- ‘Replace Brie cheese with lactose-free cheese
- Replace baguette with gluten-free bread
- Decrease extra virgin olive oil to 1/4 cup
- Remove garlic
- Replace fresh thyme leaves with 1/2 tsp dried thyme leaves
- Replace fresh rosemary with 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
- Remove salt’
🩸 Diabetes
- Replace baguette with whole grain bread
- Decrease extra virgin olive oil to 1/4 cup
- Add 1/2 cup of sliced almonds
- Remove salt
🍞 Gluten Intolerance
- Replace the baguette with a gluten-free baguette
🫀 Heart Disease
- ‘Replace Brie cheese with low-fat mozzarella cheese
- Replace baguette with whole grain bread
- Decrease extra virgin olive oil to 1/4 cup
- Add 1/2 cup of chopped bell peppers
- Remove salt’
❤️ Heart Health
- ‘Replace Brie cheese with low-fat cottage cheese
- Decrease extra virgin olive oil to 1/4 cup
- Add 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts
- Replace baguette with whole grain bread’
🧂 High Blood Pressure
- Remove Salt to taste
- Replace 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil with 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Add 1 tsp of lemon zest
- Add 1/2 cup of sliced fresh strawberries
🍔 High Cholesterol
- ‘Replace Brie cheese with low-fat cottage cheese
- Replace baguette with whole grain bread
- Decrease extra virgin olive oil to 1/4 cup
- Add 1 cup of mixed salad greens for serving’
🦠 Immune System
- ‘Replace baguette with whole grain bread
- Add 1/2 cup of chopped bell peppers
- Add 1/2 cup of chopped broccoli
- Add 1 tsp of turmeric to the olive oil mixture
- Replace extra virgin olive oil with avocado oil’
🚽 Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- ‘Replace Brie cheese with lactose-free cheese
- Replace baguette with gluten-free bread
- Decrease extra virgin olive oil to 1/4 cup
- Remove garlic cloves
- Replace fresh thyme leaves with 1/2 tsp dried thyme leaves
- Replace fresh rosemary with 1/2 tsp dried rosemary’
💧 Kidney Disease
- Remove Salt to taste
- Decrease the extra virgin olive oil to 1/4 cup
- Replace baguette with whole grain bread
- Add 1/2 cup of sliced red bell pepper
🐄 Lactose Intolerance
- ‘Replace Brie cheese with lactose-free Brie cheese’
🍺 Liver Disease
- ‘Replace Brie cheese with low-fat cottage cheese
- Replace baguette with whole grain bread
- Decrease extra virgin olive oil to 1/4 cup
- Remove salt’
🤰 Pregnancy
- Replace Brie cheese with pasteurized Brie cheese
- Ensure the baguette is well-toasted
Beti’s Reflections
On a recent culinary adventure through the heart of France, I stumbled upon a delightful little snack that had me saying “Oui, s’il vous plaît!” more times than I could count. The French Brie Bite, or as I’ve affectionately named it, the Brie-Lightful Bite, is a simple yet sophisticated treat that’s perfect for any time of the day.
This easy Brie Bite recipe serves up to six people and is an absolute must-try for all cheese lovers out there. However, do keep in mind that this recipe includes dairy and gluten, so it may not be suitable for those with certain dietary restrictions or health conditions.
The star of this French Brie appetizer is undoubtedly the wheel of creamy Brie cheese. Its rich and buttery flavor pairs beautifully with the crispness of a toasted baguette. The addition of extra virgin olive oil adds a touch of Mediterranean flair while minced garlic and fresh herbs like thyme and rosemary infuse the dish with aromatic depth. A sprinkle of salt and pepper to taste brings out all these wonderful flavors.
To create this baked Brie baguette delight, start by preheating your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Slice your wheel of Brie in half horizontally and place it on a baking sheet alongside slices of baguette. In a small bowl, combine extra virgin olive oil with minced garlic, fresh thyme leaves, chopped rosemary, salt, and pepper – creating an aromatic garlic herb mixture that you’ll brush generously over the Brie halves and baguette slices before baking them until golden brown.
There you have it – an easy gourmet starter that’s sure to impress at your next gathering! This Garlic Herb Brie recipe is truly a testament to the elegance of French cuisine in its simplicity yet sophistication. So why not give this easy-to-make Brie-Lightful Bite a try? You’ll be savoring the rich, buttery goodness of this French Brie appetizer in no time. Bon appétit!
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