BRIE AND BACON BITES
Don't be surprised if these savory appetizer bites vanish as quickly as they're served.
By Serena
Art of Cheese
DIRECTIONS
- Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil. Spray a wire rack with non-stick cooking spray and place it on the prepared baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, maple syrup, chopped pecans, black pepper, salt and cayenne pepper.
- Place bacon on wire rack, making sure the slices aren’t touching. Evenly spread the brown sugar mixture on top of each piece of bacon. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the bacon is crisp and the topping is nicely browned, without burning.
- Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature. When cool, chop the candied bacon into very small pieces.
- Cut the Président Triple Crème Brie lengthwise into 1/8-inch slices. Then cut those slices in half (or thirds, depending on the size of your baguette).
- Spread Président Unsalted Butter on one side of each baguette slice.
- Place 1 slice of Président Triple Crème Brie on the unbuttered side of a baguette. Top with a sprinkling of candied bacon and a second slice of Brie. Cover with a second buttered baguette slice.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. When hot, place the grilled cheese bites in the pan. Cook for about 1 minute on each side, or until the sandwiches are golden brown and the cheese has melted.
INGREDIENTS
2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed2 teaspoons good quality maple syrup
3 tablespoons pecans, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 pinch cayenne pepper
4 slices thick-cut bacon
1 small baguette (or 1/2 a large baguette), sliced into 1/4-inch pieces
3 1/2 tablespoons Président Unsalted Butter, softened
1 wedge Président Triple Crème Brie
