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Baked Brie with Caramelized Onions and Hazelnuts Recipe

Recipe by: 106a802496d678ba

"This melty Brie recipe makes an easy party appetizer. If you like, you can switch up the toppings and try flavors such as cranberries or pistachio nuts."

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Directions

Prep25 m
Cook15 m
Ready In40 m

1Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. In a small covered saucepan, cook onion in hot butter over low heat for 10 to 15 minutes or until tender and golden, stirring occasionally.
2Place Brie on an ovenproof plate or baking sheet. Spread the apricot preserves on top. Top with the onions and sprinkle with nuts.
3Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until cheese is softened. If baked on a baking sheet, carefully transfer warm Brie to a serving platter. Serve with French bread slices and/or sliced fruit.

Footnotes

Variations:
Baked Brie with Onions and Olives
Prepare caramelized onions as directed in Step 1. Remove from heat. Stir in 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped pitted kalamata olives, 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped pitted green olives, and 1/2 teaspoon snipped fresh oregano. In Step 2, substitute mango chutney for the apricot preserves and 1 tablespoon lightly toasted pine nuts for the hazelnuts. Bake as directed. If desired, serve with French bread slices or assorted crackers.
Baked Brie with Cranberry-Onion Chutney and Pistachios
Prepare caramelized onions as directed in Step 1, except for Cranberry-Onion Chutney, after cooking the onions for only 5 minutes, stir in 2/3 cup fresh cranberries, 3 tablespoons sugar, 1 tablespoon pepper jelly, 1 tablespoon water, and 1/2 teaspoon finely shredded orange peel. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 to 15 minutes or until cranberries have popped and mixture is thickened, stirring occasionally. Set chutney mixture aside. Place Brie on the ovenproof plate. Omit the preserves and hazelnuts in Step 2. Bake the plain Brie as directed in Step 3. Top the warm Brie with the chutney and sprinkle with 1/4 cup chopped pistachio nuts. Serve with French bread slices.
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