This Brie Cheese appetizer is a beautiful dip introduced to us by our good friends, Joe and Cindy.
A few years back Joe and Cindy stayed with us in Italy for 6 weeks. I was worried that maybe our friendship wouldn't survive a 6-week visit, but I need not have worried -- Joe and Cindy were the PERFECT house guests, and all of us were sad to see them leave.
Picture this -- every day Jeff and I were greeted with an appetizer and glass of wine upon our arrival after work. Heaven! We were treated to so many tasty home-cooked dinners and stories of their daily adventures during those 6 weeks. We're trying to convince them to visit us again!
Aside from the amazing combination of flavors and textures, what I like about this dish is how quickly it comes together. I can prep it 95% in advance. Once my guests arrive, I place it in the microwave until the cheese melts and serve it with sliced baguettes.
ENJOY!
Brie Cheese and Sun Dried Tomatoes
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| Prep time | 5 minutes |
| Cook time | 18 minutes |
| Total time | 23 minutes |
| Meal type | Appetizer |
Ingredients
- 2 Wedges Brie cheese
- ½ cup olive oil
- 3 Cloves garlic (thinly sliced)
- ½ cup sun dried tomatoes in oil (chopped)
- 1 jar roasted red peppers (chopped)
- 3 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon capers (rinsed)
Directions
| Step 1 | |
| Saute garlic in olive oil over medium heat. | |
| Step 2 | |
| Add tomatoes, red peppers, balsamic and capers. Simmer for 15 minutes. | |
| Step 3 | |
| Place Brie Cheese in serving dish. Pour tomato mixture over Brie Cheese and cook in microwave until Brie is soft. Serve with sliced baguettes. | |
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