7 Ways With Brie

January 08, 2009
Howard L. Puckett
Move this favorite appetizer offering onto the dinner table for a rich and delectable main dish any time of day.
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Break Out the Brie

Sliced brie on a simple cracker is as elegant an appetizer as you can find, but use this favorite smooth-and-creamy cheese in new ways to discover delicious main dishes, sandwiches, pasta tosses, and even an egg strata. Pick up a wheel or a wedge at the store and get started.
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Warm Brie With Ginger-Citrus Glaze

Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas; Styling: Lisa Powell Bailey
Warm Brie With Ginger-Citrus Glaze Recipe
Orange zest, honey, a jar of ginger preserves and spices add exotic flavor to a creamy wheel of Brie cheese. As appetizers go, it's super fast. It's showy. And best of all, it's simple to pull together. Serve with toasted baguette slices or elegant crackers.

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Bruschetta with Peach Salsa and Melted Brie

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Cindy Barr
Bruschetta with Peach Salsa and Melted Brie Recipe
Pairing fruit with cheese is always a good thing, but something magical happens when melted Brie combines with sweet and savory ingredients piled high onto a toasted slice of French bread. No fresh peaches? Substitute canned or make the salsa with fresh mango.
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Chicken-and-Brie Sandwich with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

Becky Luigart-Stayner; Lydia DeGaris-Pursell; Food Kellie Gerber Kelley
Chicken-and-Brie Sandwich with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes Recipe
Rotisserie chicken and flash-roasted cherry tomatoes combine with melted Brie and spinach to make an out-of-this world sandwich that's special enough for to serve for company. Splurge on ciabatta, foccacia, or a good quality baguette to give the sandwich star quality.

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Grilled Open-face Ham, Brie, and Arugula Sandwiches

Photo: Annabelle Breakey; Styling: Randy Mon
Grilled Open-face Ham, Brie, and Arugula Sandwiches Recipe
This ham and cheese sandwich goes uptown with fancy French cheese, tangy greens and bread that's oiled and toasted on the grill. Serve these tasty little treats with a hearty bowl of soup or a side of potato salad.

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Chicken Fettuccine with Mushroom Brie

Leigh Beisch
Chicken Fettuccine with Mushroom Brie Recipe
A quick weeknight supper that can double as elegant company fare, this easy dish simmers chicken broth, white wine, spices, and heavy cream to make a creamy sauce that's enhanced with mushroom-flavored Brie cheese. Use leftover chicken or a rotisserie bird to keep the prep fast.
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Brie and Egg Strata

Randy Mayor
Brie and Egg Strata Recipe
A pinch of herbs de Provence, a dried herb blend, combines with Brie cheese to give this easy egg and bread casserole a bit of chic French flavor. Make it up the night before and finish assembling in the morning. That way it can bake unattended as you relax.

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Shrimp and Brie Linguine

Howard L. Puckett
Shrimp and Brie Linguine Recipe
Let some Brie marinate with tomatoes, olives, basil and olive oil for an hour to make an easy no-cook style pasta sauce. When dinner time rolls around, cook the pasta and shrimp together in one pot. Drain and toss with the no-cook sauce. It's that simple.
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