Description
This Garlic Herb Sourdough Bread Stuffed with Brie and Cranberry Sauce is a delicious and impressive appetizer perfect for gatherings and festive occasions. It features a crusty sourdough loaf hollowed out and filled with melted creamy Brie cheese, tart cranberry sauce, and a fragrant garlic herb butter. Baked to golden perfection, this savory and sweet stuffed bread is ideal for sharing and pairs wonderfully with wine or as a decadent snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread and Cheese
- 1 large round sourdough loaf
- 8 oz Brie cheese, cut into slices
- 1/2 cup cranberry sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Garlic Herb Butter
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme, finely chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish
- Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking the stuffed bread evenly.
- Prepare the Bread: Using a serrated knife, carefully slice off the top of the sourdough loaf to create a lid. Hollow out the center of the loaf by removing most of the bread inside, leaving about a 1-inch border all around to hold the filling.
- Make the Garlic Herb Butter: In a small bowl, mix together the melted unsalted butter, minced garlic, finely chopped rosemary, thyme, and a pinch of salt and pepper until fully combined to create a fragrant herb butter mixture.
- Assemble the Stuffing: Place the hollowed-out loaf on a baking sheet. Brush the entire interior of the loaf generously with the garlic herb butter mixture. Layer slices of Brie cheese inside the loaf, then spoon cranberry sauce over the Brie. Continue layering Brie and cranberry sauce until the bread is filled.
- Cover and Bake: Place the bread’s top back on as a lid and brush its outside with the remaining garlic herb butter. Wrap the entire loaf tightly in aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the Brie has melted and the bread crust turns golden and slightly crisp.
- Serve: Carefully remove the foil and let the stuffed bread cool slightly. Optionally garnish with fresh parsley. Slice the loaf and serve warm for the best melt-in-your-mouth experience.
Notes
- Use a serrated knife to avoid crushing the bread when slicing the top and hollowing it out.
- Choose a creamy Brie cheese for smooth melting that contrasts nicely with tart cranberry sauce.
- You can make homemade cranberry sauce or use store-bought for convenience.
- Wrapping the bread in foil during baking helps keep it moist while allowing the Brie to melt evenly.
- Serve the bread warm to enjoy the gooey melted cheese and flavors fully.
- Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color and freshness if desired.
