Ah, Garlic Herb Sourdough Bread Stuffed with Brie and Cranberry Sauce 🥖🧀🍒 — a show-stopping appetizer or party bread that’s ooey, gooey, and packed with flavor. Perfect for the holidays or any gathering! Here’s a detailed recipe:
🥖 Garlic Herb Sourdough Bread Stuffed with Brie & Cranberry Sauce
Ingredients (serves 6–8)
- 1 large round sourdough loaf
- 8 oz (225 g) Brie cheese, sliced or cut into chunks
- 1/2 cup cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp butter, melted
- 1 tsp dried rosemary (or fresh, finely chopped)
- 1 tsp dried thyme (or fresh)
- Optional: 1 tbsp chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven
- Preheat to 350°F / 175°C.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the bread
- Slice the top off the sourdough loaf and hollow out the center, leaving about a 1-inch border all around.
- Optional: keep the removed bread pieces for dipping later.
- Make garlic herb butter
- In a small bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, rosemary, and thyme.
- Assemble
- Brush the inside of the hollowed loaf with half of the garlic herb butter.
- Layer Brie chunks evenly inside the bread.
- Spoon cranberry sauce over the Brie.
- Replace the bread “lid” and brush the top with the remaining garlic herb butter.
- Bake
- Wrap the loaf loosely in aluminum foil and bake 15 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake another 10–15 minutes until the cheese is melted and the crust is golden.
- Serve
- Transfer to a serving plate, sprinkle with parsley if desired, and serve warm.
- Slice into wedges for sharing.
Pro Tips
- Cheese choice: Brie is creamy and mild, but Camembert or triple-cream cheeses also work well.
- Cranberry sauce: Sweet-tart works best to balance the richness of the cheese.
- Optional add-ins: Add chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts) or fresh herbs inside for extra texture.
- Dipping: Serve with extra cranberry sauce, honey, or mustard for dipping.
I can also give you:
- 🥖 Mini pull-apart versions for parties
- 🧄 Extra-garlicky version with roasted garlic cloves
- 🍒 Brie and mixed berry stuffing
- 🥂 Holiday version with toasted pecans and fresh rosemary
Do you want the mini pull-apart version that’s perfect for finger food and entertaining?
