Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf of crusty bread (like French or Italian bread)
- 8 ounces brie cheese, cut into small wedges
- 1 cup cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped (or thyme)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (for added crunch)
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Bread
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Slice the Bread: Using a serrated knife, make vertical and horizontal cuts in the loaf of bread, creating a grid pattern. Be careful not to cut all the way through the bottom, so the loaf stays intact.
Step 2: Fill the Bread
- Stuff the Bread: Gently pull apart the cuts and stuff each opening with a piece of brie cheese and a spoonful of cranberry sauce. Sprinkle with fresh rosemary and add nuts if using.
- Season: Drizzle the melted butter over the top of the bread, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Step 3: Bake
- Wrap in Foil: Wrap the stuffed bread in aluminum foil to keep it moist while baking.
- Bake: Place the wrapped bread on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Then, remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the bread is golden.
Step 4: Serve
- Cool Slightly: Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
- Pull Apart: Serve warm, allowing guests to pull apart the cheesy, cranberry-filled pieces.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25