A golden Parmesan-crusted exterior gives way to warm, melty cheese, making this perfect for sliced French bread or crackers.
—Karen Grant, Tulare, CA
Takes: 10 min. • Makes: 8 servings
1 large egg
1 Tbsp. water
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 round (8 oz.) Brie cheese or Brie cheese with herbs
1/4 cup canola oil
Assorted crackers and/or fresh fruit
1. In a shallow bowl, combine egg and water. In another bowl, combine bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese. Dip Brie in egg mixture, turning to coat all sides; coat with crumb mixture. Repeat.
2. In a small skillet, cook Brie in oil over medium heat for 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Serve with crackers, fresh fruit or both.
Per 2 Tbsp.: 202 cal., 16g fat (6g sat. fat), 57mg chol., 333mg sod., 5g carb. (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 9g pro.
DID YOU KNOW?
Brie is a soft cows’ milk cheese, named after the French region of Brie, that is pale in color with a grayish white edible rind. The interior has a soft, spreadable consistency when served at room temperature. Perfect for use on cheese trays or melted in sandwiches, soups and fondues.