Brie with Almonds

Name: Brie with Almonds
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 1 round Brie cheese (8 ounces); 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 1/4 cup sliced almonds; 1 tablespoon brandy, optional; Assorted crackers or fresh vegetables

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 15 min. YIELD: 8 servings.

This nut-topped cheese is elegant and impressive for holiday occasions. No one will guess that the recipe is actually a snap to prepare. —Mildred Aydt, Chanhassen, Minnesota

Ingredients

1 round Brie cheese (8 ounces)
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 cup sliced almonds
1 tablespoon brandy, optional
Assorted crackers or fresh vegetables

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°. Place Brie in an small ungreased cast-iron skillet or shallow 1-qt. baking dish. Combine the butter, almonds and, if desired, brandy; pour over Brie.
2. Bake, uncovered, until cheese is softened, 10-12 minutes. Serve with crackers or vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 141 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 199mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 7g protein.

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