Parmesan-Coated Brie

Name: Parmesan-Coated Brie
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 large egg; 1 tablespoon water; 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 round (8 ounces) Brie cheese or Brie cheese with herbs; 1/4 cup canola oil; French bread, assorted crackers and/or fresh fruit

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 10 min.

Yield 8 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

This is such a wonderful appetizer! Your guests will be impressed. A golden exterior gives way to warm, melty cheese, making this perfect for sliced French bread or crackers. —Karen Grant, Tulare, California

Ingredients

1 large egg
1 tablespoon water
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 round (8 ounces) Brie cheese or Brie cheese with herbs
1/4 cup canola oil
French bread, assorted crackers and/or fresh fruit

Directions

In a shallow bowl, combine egg and water. In another bowl, combine bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese. Dip Brie in egg mixture, turning to coat all sides; coat with crumb mixture. Repeat.
In a small skillet, cook Brie in oil over medium heat until golden brown, about 2 minutes on each side. Serve with French bread, crackers and/or fresh fruit.

Nutrition Facts

2 tablespoons brie: 202 calories, 16g fat (6g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 333mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 9g protein.

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