Contributed By: LornaDoone
Simply_Cooking@yahoogroups.com
This is an elegant appetizer for the holidays or a special occasion
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Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Actual Cooking Time: Less than 15 minutes
Number of Servings: More than 10
Holiday: Thanksgiving
Christmas
Meal Type: Appetizers
Ingredients
PARTY BRIE
1 (16-ounce) round fully ripened Brie cheese
1 cup (6 ounces) finely chopped ham
2 tablespoons Pesto sauce
2 tablespoons Finely chopped toasted pecans
1 teaspoon Honey
Assorted crackers and/or apple and pear slices
Preparation
Cut the cheese in half crosswise. Place the bottom
half on a heat-proof plate, cut side up. Remove rind
from top half of cheese. Combine ham and pesto sauce.
Spread on bottom half of cheese. Cover with top half
of cheese. Sprinkle pecans over top. Drizzle with
honey. Broil 8 inches from heat 3 to 5 minutes or
until bubbly. Serve hot with crackers and/or fruit.
Serves 16.
Cook's Notes
Nutrient analysis is for Brie dip only - optional crackers and fruit not included.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 121
;
Total Fat: 10 g
;
Saturated Fat: 5 g
;
Polyunsaturated Fat: .6 g
;
Carbohydrates: 1 g
;
Protein: 7.5 g
;
Vitamin A: 67 RE
;
Vitamin C: 0 mg
;
Calcium: 57 mg
;
Sodium: 295 mg
;
Iron: .3 mg
;
Fiber: .2 g