Description
- Garlic Herb Sourdough Bread Stuffed with Brie & Cranberry is the ultimate indulgence for bread lovers. This delicious appetizer features a rustic sourdough loaf filled with creamy brie, tart cranberry sauce, and a fragrant garlic herb butter. It’s the perfect dish to serve at a holiday dinner, special gatherings, or as a cozy snack.
Ingredients
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1 large round sourdough bread (about 8–10 inches in diameter)
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1 cup brie cheese, cut into small cubes (remove rind)
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1/2 cup cranberry sauce (fresh or jarred)
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary)
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1 tablespoon fresh thyme, finely chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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1 tablespoon olive oil (for brushing the bread)
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Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
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Preheat the oven:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). -
Prepare the bread:
Using a serrated knife, carefully cut the top off the sourdough loaf, making sure to create a lid that you can put back on later. Then hollow out the center of the loaf, leaving about a 1-inch border around the sides and bottom. You can save the bread scraps for dipping or making croutons. -
Prepare the garlic herb butter:
In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter, minced garlic, chopped rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine. -
Stuff the bread:
Brush the inside of the hollowed-out sourdough with some of the garlic herb butter mixture. Layer the bottom of the bread with cubes of brie cheese. Spoon the cranberry sauce over the brie. Continue layering with brie and cranberry sauce until the bread is filled. -
Top the bread:
Drizzle the remaining garlic herb butter over the stuffed bread. Place the top of the loaf back on to close it. -
Bake the stuffed bread:
Place the stuffed loaf onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush the outside of the bread with a bit of olive oil. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted inside. -
Serve:
Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool slightly before cutting into wedges. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
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Cheese substitutions: You can substitute brie with camembert or goat cheese for a different flavor profile.
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Cranberry sauce: If you want to make your own cranberry sauce, simply simmer fresh cranberries with sugar and water until they burst and thicken into a sauce.
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For extra richness: Add a layer of caramelized onions or a drizzle of honey for added sweetness.
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Make ahead: You can prepare the bread and stuff it ahead of time, then refrigerate it until you’re ready to bake. Just add a few extra minutes to the baking time if it’s chilled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (based on 8 servings)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 530
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg