Description
A deliciously gooey and flavorful Garlic Herb Sourdough Bread stuffed with melted Brie cheese and tart cranberry sauce. This pull-apart bread is infused with fresh herbs and garlic butter, making it the perfect appetizer or snack for gatherings and cozy nights.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 large round sourdough loaf
- 8 oz (225g) Brie cheese, sliced
- ½ cup cranberry sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme, finely chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil to catch any drips during baking.
- Prepare the Bread: Using a serrated knife, carefully slice the sourdough loaf in a crosshatch pattern (like a checkerboard), cutting almost to the base but not all the way through to keep the loaf intact.
- Make the Garlic Herb Butter: In a small bowl, combine the melted unsalted butter with minced garlic, chopped rosemary, thyme, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Stir until the mixture is well combined.
- Stuff the Loaf: Gently open the cuts in the bread and insert slices of Brie into the crevices. Spoon cranberry sauce into the pockets as well. Drizzle the prepared garlic herb butter generously over the entire loaf, ensuring it seeps into all the gaps.
- Bake the Bread: Place the stuffed sourdough loaf on the lined baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and the Brie cheese has melted and is bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the bread from the oven and sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley. Serve immediately while warm to enjoy the gooey, flavorful, pull-apart goodness.
Notes
- Use a serrated knife to ensure clean cuts without crushing the bread.
- You can substitute cranberry sauce with other fruit preserves like fig or apricot for different flavor variations.
- For a stronger herb flavor, add additional fresh herbs to the garlic butter mix.
- Serve with extra cranberry sauce or a honey drizzle for a sweet contrast.
- Leftovers can be reheated in the oven wrapped in foil to retain moisture.
