Description
Caramelized onion baked brie bread bowl delivers pure comfort with rich, melty cheese nestled in a crusty homemade vessel. Creamy, golden brie and sweet onions create irresistible flavor layers you’ll savor down to the last delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 round loaf of bread
- 1 wheel of brie cheese
- 2 onions, thinly sliced
Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) butter
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) brown sugar
Flavor Enhancers:
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F (175C), ensuring a consistent temperature for optimal melting and baking.
- Transform the bread loaf into a rustic vessel by carefully slicing off the top and gently excavating the interior, maintaining a sturdy 1-inch perimeter.
- Prepare the brie by cutting it into bite-sized fragments, nestling these creamy morsels into the bread’s hollowed core.
- Initiate the caramelization process in a skillet, gently melting butter over medium heat before introducing thinly sliced onions, allowing them to slowly transform into golden, sweet strands over 15-20 minutes.
- Enhance the onion’s natural sweetness by incorporating brown sugar, stirring continuously for 2-3 minutes to create a rich, glossy coating.
- Elevate the flavor profile by seasoning the caramelized onion mixture with a delicate balance of salt and pepper, then lavishly cascade this aromatic topping over the waiting brie.
- Transfer the prepared bread bowl to a baking sheet, sliding it into the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until the cheese achieves a luxurious, molten consistency with enticing bubbling edges.
- Present the dish immediately while piping hot, inviting guests to dive into the decadent combination of melted cheese and caramelized onions nestled within the crisp bread bowl.
Notes
- Pick crusty, sturdy bread like sourdough or French bread that holds shape well during baking and provides excellent structural support for melting cheese.
- Slice onions uniformly thin to ensure even caramelization and prevent burning during cooking process.
- Use room temperature brie for smoother melting and more consistent texture throughout the bread bowl.
- Select aged brie with stronger flavor profile that complements sweet caramelized onions and creates deeper taste complexity.
- Experiment with additional herbs like thyme or rosemary sprinkled over onions for enhanced aromatic dimension.
- Cover bread edges with aluminum foil if browning too quickly to prevent burning while ensuring cheese melts perfectly.
- Check cheese consistency frequently during baking to achieve ideal creamy, gooey texture without overcooking.
- Prep Time: 10-15 minutes
- Cook Time: 32-43 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 357 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg