Surprise your guests with this delicious appetizer, ideal for the holidays! Brie with caramelized onions, nuts and cranberry - a great spread to serve with crackers.
Brie with Caramelized Onions, Pistachio and Cranberry
- Prep Time 15 min
- Total 40 min
- Servings 10
- Ingredients 9
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter or stick margarine*
- 1 medium onion, cut into fourths and thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Vegetable oil
- 1 round (15 ounces) Brie cheese
- 1/4 cup coarsely chopped pistachio nuts, slivered almonds or walnuts
- Crackers, if desired
Instructions
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Step1Heat oven to 350°.
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Step2Melt butter in 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Cook onion in butter 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in cranberries, brown sugar and vinegar. Cook about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until mixture is thickened and caramelized.
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Step3Lightly brush ovenproof plate with oil. Place cheese on center of plate. Bake uncovered 8 to 10 minutes or until cheese is soft and partially melted.
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Step4Spoon onion topping over cheese. Sprinkle with nuts. Serve with crackers.
Nutrition
245
Calories
18g
Total Fat
12g
Protein
12g
Total Carbohydrate
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories
- 245
- Calories from Fat
- 160
- Total Fat
- 18g
- Saturated Fat
- 10g
- Cholesterol
- 45mg
- Sodium
- 470mg
- Total Carbohydrate
- 12g
- Dietary Fiber
- 3g
- Protein
- 12g
% Daily Value*:
- Iron
- 4%
- 4%
Exchanges:
1 Fruit; 1 Fat;Tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens
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