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Melted cheese? Yes please!
Is there anything better than melted cheese? I’d argue, yes, melted cheese topped with garlic and herbs!
This herb and garlic baked brie appetizer is the ultimate party snack because it's:
- Garlicky, but not TOO garlicky.
- Creamy, rich, and dreamy.
- SUPER easy to make in about 20 minutes.
The process couldn't be simpler with an impressive result: top with garlic, bake in the oven, then sprinkle thyme on top as a finishing touch. Voila! A delicious appetizer no one at the party can resist... just like all of my party-ready appetizers.
Can a girl get a little garlic?!
As a self-proclaimed garlic girl, you can bet that garlic will be featured in the appetizers I serve at parties. But when I was testing this recipe, tons of raw garlic was just too strong for my taste testers (my husband is the taste tester). That’s why I recommend these tips to make this recipe a hit with everyone:
- We’re mixing the chopped garlic with white wine to tone down the strong raw flavor.
- Using two cloves should be plenty for this amount of cheese. I know, some of the garlic lovers will scoff, but this is the perfect amount to balance out the other flavors in the dish. Want more garlic…I’m not stopping you! 😜
Quick Tip!
- It’s totally ok to make the garlic topping with or without wine. If you don’t want to use alcohol, replace the wine with a mix of white wine vinegar, sugar, and warm water (find the exact measurements in the recipe card below) instead.
Ingredient Spotlight!
There’s only a few ingredients in this one, which makes it super easy! There are a few things to keep in mind though.
- Brie
- Brie is one of my favorite cheeses to serve to a crowd. The bloomy rind around the outside keeps the melted, gooey cheese intact as it bakes in the oven. It’s game over when you break it open and see that creamy and gooey cheese.. Any bloomy rind cheese that is a whole wheel will work great for this recipe! Feel free to experiment with other cheeses, like the rich and earthly Camembert!
- White Wine
- We’re using wine here to cut down on the spicy garlic flavor while balancing the richness of the cheese. I recommend using a dry white wine, like Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, or Gewürztraminer. Wine with sweeter notes won’t balance as nicely next to the savory garlic and earthy thyme.
Let’s get melty!
I recommend baking and serving the cheese in a small cast iron skillet or shallow baking dish. Whichever you use, the dish will need to be tall enough to prevent the wine from spilling.
I also love serving this with my favorite crackers or my super easy crostini!
Here’s how everything comes together:
Step 2: Score the top of the brie in a criss-cross pattern.
Step 3: Top that brie with the garlic and wine, then bake!
Step 4: Once the sides are soft to the touch, it’s almost ready!
Step 5: Top with thyme leaves and black pepper, and serve it up!
Okay, friend! It’s your turn to make my Quick Baked Brie Appetizer with Garlic and Thyme! If you have any questions about this recipe drop them in the comments below!
🎉🎉🎉 Happy partying!
Recipe
Baked Brie with Garlic and Thyme
Equipment
- chef knife
- dry measuring cups and spoons
- brie baker
Ingredients
- 3 large cloves garlic finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons dry white wine
- 8 ounce wheel of brie
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
Garnish
- black pepper
- fresh thyme sprigs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Place garlic and wine in a small bowl. Stir to combine and set aside for 5 minutes.
- While garlic and wine are resting, carefully score the top of brie a few times, making sure too not cut all the way through to the bottom or sides of the brie.
- Place in a small oven-safe serving dish and top with garlic wine mixture.
- Cover and bake for 10. Remove cover and bake for 5 to 8 more minutes or until the sides of the brie are soft to the touch and the wine has reduced.
- Top with thyme leaves, and garnish with black pepper and thyme sprigs.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Combine 1 tablespoon warm water, 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar, and 1 teaspoon of sugar into a small bow. Mix until the sugar dissolves. Add the garlic to this mixture and allow to rest for 5 minutes.
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