Description
This Gooey Baked Brie Pull-Apart Bread is the ultimate warm and cozy appetizer. A crusty loaf is filled with creamy brie, garlic, herbs, and olive oil, then baked until golden and irresistibly melty. It’s simple to make, easy to share, and always a hit at parties, holidays, or casual get-togethers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large round or oval crusty bread loaf (sourdough or artisan white)
- 8 oz brie cheese, cut into small cubes (rind optional)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme or rosemary, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (plus more for garnish)
- ¼ teaspoon salt, or to taste
- Optional: honey, red pepper flakes, or chopped nuts
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking dish or sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice the Bread: Place the bread on a cutting board. Cut deep crisscross slices, making sure not to cut all the way through the bottom.
- Add the Brie: Gently pull the bread open and tuck pieces of brie into the cuts, spreading evenly throughout the loaf.
- Season: In a small bowl, mix olive oil or melted butter with garlic, herbs, and salt. Drizzle generously over the bread, letting it soak into the cuts.
- Bake: Place the bread in the prepared dish and bake for 20–25 minutes, until the bread is golden and the cheese is fully melted.
- Serve: Garnish with extra parsley and serve warm while the cheese is gooey and pull-apart.
Notes
Use room-temperature brie for easier handling and even melting. If the bread browns too quickly, loosely cover with foil. This dish is best served fresh and warm straight from the oven.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 35mg