Easy Garlic Baked Brie with Crusty Bread

Easy Garlic Baked Brie with Crusty Bread

A simple, irresistible appetizer made with creamy Brie, soft roasted garlic, and good Italian bread. This easy garlic baked Brie recipe is perfect for last‑minute entertaining or a quick, cozy snack.

Ingredients

• 1 wheel or wedge of Brie cheese

• 1 head (or several cloves) of garlic, peeled and sliced or roughly chopped

• 2–3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

• Sea salt (preferably Sicilian sea salt), to taste

• Freshly ground black pepper (optional)

• Crusty Italian or deli‑style bread, sliced, for serving

Instructions

• Preheat your oven to 375–400°F (190–200°C).

• Add the garlic to a small oven‑safe pan or skillet and drizzle with olive oil until lightly coated.

• Toss the garlic so every piece is covered in oil, then cover the pan tightly with foil.

• Roast the garlic in the oven until it is soft, fragrant, and lightly golden, about 15–20 minutes at 375°F or a bit less if using 400°F.

• Carefully remove the pan from the oven and add the Brie, cut into chunks or slices, nestling it into the soft garlic and oil.

• Return the pan to the oven uncovered and bake just until the Brie is fully melted and bubbly around the edges, usually 5–8 minutes.

• Check frequently, especially if the oven is at 400°F, because Brie can overcook and tighten quickly.

• Once melted, remove from the oven and sprinkle with sea salt (and pepper, if using).

• If there is extra olive oil in the pan, tilt the pan slightly and scoop the melted Brie and garlic from the “higher” side so it’s not too oily on your plate.

• Serve immediately with slices of crusty Italian or deli bread, dipping and scooping the warm Brie, roasted garlic, and seasoned oil as you eat.

Tips for the Best Flavor

• Use good-quality Brie and extra virgin olive oil for a richer, more luxurious taste.

• Sicilian sea salt or another flaky sea salt adds a clean, mineral‑rich finish that makes the melted Brie and garlic taste like a restaurant appetizer.

• Serve this garlic baked Brie straight from the pan so it stays warm and melty; it’s the easiest thing to make, but tastes gourmet.