Candied Walnuts and Bacon Baked Brie Bread Bowl

Candied Walnuts and Bacon Baked Brie Bread Bowl
Total Time
30 Mins
Serves
8
Serving Size
1/8 of loaf
Course
Appetizers

Total Time

Prep Time
10 Mins
Cook Time
20 Mins
Total Time
30 Mins

Nutrition

Calories
444 cal
Total Fat
24 g
Saturated Fat
10 g
Polyunsaturated Fat
6 g
Monounsaturated Fat
6 g
Cholesterol
49 mg
Sodium
882 mg
Carbohydrates
41 g
Dietary Fiber
2 g
Total Sugars
10 g
Added Sugars
9 g
Protein
16 g
Vitamin D
0 mcg
Calcium
123 mg
Iron
1 mg
Potassium
147 mg

Ingredients

Candied Walnuts

  • 1 tablespoon salted butter

  • 1 cup California walnut halves

  • 1/3 cup dark brown sugar

Brie Bread Bowl

  • 10-inch sourdough bread loaf

  • 1 round (8 ounces) brie cheese, rind removed

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt

  • 1/2 cup bacon crumbles

  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Preparation

Candied Walnuts

  1. Heat butter in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat.

  2. Add the walnuts and brown sugar and allow to melt, stirring constantly to coat the walnuts.

  3. Once the walnuts are coated and the butter and sugar are fully melted, turn off the heat.

  4. Pour the walnuts onto a piece of parchment paper into one single layer, separating the walnuts to make sure they don’t dry clumped together.

Brie Bread Bowl

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.

  2. Line a small baking sheet with foil and set aside.

  3. Cut the top of the bread bowl off and set aside.

  4. Place the brie on the bread and use a paring knife to cut into the bread around the cheese (to create the hole for the brie). Cut about an inch into the bread.

  5. Use your fingers to hollow out the hole for the brie. Use the knife to cut slits around the perimeter of the bread but be sure not to cut all the way to the middle. Leave a bit of bread as to keep the shape intact. You will tear off these pieces later to dip into the cheese.

  6. Mix the melted butter and garlic salt in a small bowl. Drizzle the butter over the bread bowl, onto the sides and into the middle.

  7. Set the brie down into the bread bowl (make sure you’ve removed the rind). Top with the candied walnuts, bacon and then mozzarella. Place the top back on the top of the bread bowl.

  8. Bake for 20 minutes or until the bread is crispy and toasted and the cheese is fully melted. Remove top, and garnish with more walnuts and bacon.

  9. To serve, either slice bread bowl into 1/8 pieces, or dip small bites of bread or vegetables into the cheese.