Baked Cheese with Garlic Herbs (Printer-Friendly)

Golden, bubbling cheese infused with garlic and fresh herbs, served with bread and crudités.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cheese

01 - 8.8 oz whole Camembert or Brie wheel (in box or baking dish)

→ Flavorings

02 - 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
03 - 1 tbsp fresh rosemary or thyme leaves
04 - 2 tbsp olive oil
05 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ To Serve

06 - 1 French baguette, sliced
07 - Assorted crudités (carrot sticks, celery, etc.)

# How to Make It:

01 - Set oven temperature to 350°F (180°C).
02 - Remove any plastic packaging from the cheese and place the wheel back in its wooden box (without lid) or a small baking dish.
03 - Using a sharp knife, create a crisscross pattern on top of the cheese.
04 - Place garlic slices and rosemary or thyme leaves into the cuts on the cheese.
05 - Drizzle olive oil over the cheese and season with freshly ground black pepper.
06 - Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbling in the center.
07 - Accompany with sliced French baguette and assorted crudités for dipping.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • This melted cheese feels like a secret indulgence you get to share only with your closest friends
  • The simplicity of just a few ingredients makes this my go-to when I want to impress without stress
02 -
  • Make sure to score the cheese carefully so the garlic and herbs release their flavors without the cheese leaking too much
  • Letting the cheese rest for a minute after baking helps everything settle and makes it easier to scoop
03 -
  • Use a very sharp knife to score the cheese gently without squishing it
  • The secret to perfect bubbling is baking just until the edges turn golden but the center still looks delightfully gooey

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