Baked Brie with Mushrooms and Thyme

Vegetarian
Health score
4%
Baked Brie with Mushrooms and Thyme
45 min.
8
296kcal

Suggestions


Indulge in the luxurious flavors of our Baked Brie with Mushrooms and Thyme, a dish that elevates any gathering with its creamy richness and savory depth. This vegetarian delight is perfect for antipasti, starters, or informal snacking, making it an irresistible appetizer that your guests will rave about. In just 45 minutes, you can create a gourmet experience right in your kitchen, combining fresh ingredients that result in a delightful harmony of flavors.

The star of this recipe is a perfectly baked wheel of Brie, enriched with a medley of sautéed shiitake and crimini mushrooms, fragrant shallot, and aromatic thyme. Paired with a drizzle of dry red wine that adds a touch of sophistication, each bite delivers a burst of umami goodness that is simply unforgettable. Serve it warm straight from the oven, and watch as the creamy cheese melts into a luscious pool, ready to be scooped up with crusty baguette slices.

Ideal for any occasion, whether it's a casual get-together, a festive celebration, or a cozy night in, this Baked Brie is not just food; it’s an experience. So, roll up your sleeves and let your culinary skills shine. This dish promises not just to satisfy your taste buds but also to impress your family and friends!

Ingredients

  •  crusty baguette cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
  • 13 ounce round of président brie ( 5 inches in diameter; preferably in wooden box)
  • tablespoons butter ()
  • 0.5 ounce the following: parmesan rind) dried
  • 0.7 cup wine dry red
  • teaspoons thyme sprigs fresh chopped
  • tablespoons shallots minced ( 1 large)
  • ounces mushroom caps stemmed sliced
  • ounces mushrooms halved quartered (baby bella)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • paper towels
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Rinse dried porcini to remove any grit.
  2. Placeporcini and wine in small saucepan. Bringto simmer over low heat; remove from heat.
  3. Let soak until soft, about 20 minutes. Usingslotted spoon, transfer porcini to worksurface and coarsely chop. Line strainerwith damp paper towel; strain wine intosmall bowl and reserve.
  4. Melt butter in heavy large skilletover medium-high heat.
  5. Add crimini andshiitakes.
  6. Sprinkle with salt and pepperand cook until brown, stirring occasionally,about 8 minutes.
  7. Add shallot and stir untilsoft, about 1 minute.
  8. Add chopped porciniand strained wine. Boil until almost dry,about 1 minute. Stir in thyme. Season totaste with salt and pepper. Cool.
  9. Remove Brie from box, discarding lidand paper. Using sharp knife, cut top rindfrom Brie; discard. Return Brie to box.(Alternatively, stack two 12-inch rounds offoil and fold up around bottom and sidesof Brie, crimping foil at edges, leaving topexposed.) Mound mushroom mixture atop
  10. Brie. DO AHEAD: Can be made 8 hours ahead.Cover and chill. Bring to room temperaturebefore continuing.
  11. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  12. Place Brie withmushrooms on rimmed baking sheet.
  13. Bakeuntil cheese begins to melt and mushroomsare warmed through, about 15 minutes.
  14. Transfer Brie in box to plate.
  15. Serve hot withbaguette slices.
  16. *Available in the produce section of manysupermarkets and at specialty foods storesand Italian markets.
  17. To cut the top off theround of Brie more easily, first place the cheese in the freezer for a few minutes to firm it up slightly.

Nutrition Facts

Calories296kcal
Protein19.63%
Fat52.61%
Carbs27.76%

Properties

Glycemic Index
35.97
Glycemic Load
10.94
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
11.211304374363%

Flavonoids

Petunidin
0.66mg
Delphinidin
0.84mg
Malvidin
5.25mg
Peonidin
0.37mg
Catechin
1.54mg
Epicatechin
2.13mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.23mg
Myricetin
0.06mg
Quercetin
0.12mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:295.96kcal
14.8%
Fat:16.66g
25.63%
Saturated Fat:10g
62.51%
Carbohydrates:19.78g
6.59%
Net Carbohydrates:18.02g
6.55%
Sugar:2.84g
3.15%
Cholesterol:53.59mg
17.86%
Sodium:508.95mg
22.13%
Alcohol:2.1g
100%
Alcohol %:1.8%
100%
Protein:13.98g
27.97%
Vitamin B2:0.5mg
29.3%
Selenium:16.13µg
23.04%
Folate:73.83µg
18.46%
Vitamin B3:3.45mg
17.26%
Phosphorus:166.47mg
16.65%
Vitamin B1:0.24mg
16.12%
Vitamin B5:1.47mg
14.74%
Vitamin B12:0.77µg
12.91%
Manganese:0.26mg
12.81%
Vitamin B6:0.25mg
12.64%
Calcium:122.63mg
12.26%
Zinc:1.83mg
12.21%
Copper:0.24mg
12.04%
Iron:1.65mg
9.17%
Potassium:280.44mg
8.01%
Vitamin A:384.04IU
7.68%
Fiber:1.75g
7.02%
Magnesium:27.24mg
6.81%
Vitamin D:0.43µg
2.85%
Vitamin K:2.26µg
2.15%
Vitamin E:0.29mg
1.9%
Vitamin C:1.51mg
1.83%
Source:Epicurious