Brie Olive Spread in Bread Basket

Turn your next gathering into a culinary masterpiece with this irresistible Brie Olive Spread in a Bread Basket. This stunning appetizer features a hollowed-out sourdough loaf transformed into a decadent bread bowl filled with gooey, melted brie cheese, briny green and black olives, aromatic garlic, and a dash of dried thyme. Baked to golden perfection, the crisp bread basket doubles as a serving piece, complete with toasted bread chunks for dipping. Ready in just 30 minutes, this shareable dish is as easy to make as it is to devour, making it the ultimate crowd-pleaser for parties, holidays, or any special occasion. Garnished with fresh parsley for a touch of elegance, this warm and savory brie olive spread is the perfect blend of comfort and sophistication.

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 piece round sourdough bread loaf
• 250 grams brie cheese
• 100 grams green olives
• 100 grams black olives
• 2 pieces garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

Cut the top off the sourdough bread loaf to create a lid and set it aside. Hollow out the inside of the loaf, leaving about a 1-inch thick shell to form the bread bowl. Reserve the removed bread pieces to use later for dipping.

Step 3

Dice the brie cheese into small cubes and set them aside to soften slightly.

Step 4

Roughly chop the green and black olives into small pieces.

Step 5

Finely mince the garlic cloves.

Step 6

In a mixing bowl, combine the diced brie, chopped olives, minced garlic, olive oil, dried thyme, and ground black pepper. Stir until well mixed.

Step 7

Spoon the brie and olive mixture into the hollowed-out bread bowl, spreading it evenly.

Step 8

Place the filled bread bowl and its lid on a baking sheet. Arrange the reserved bread pieces around the bread bowl for toasting.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the brie has melted and the bread is golden and crisp.

Step 10

Remove from the oven and allow to cool for about 5 minutes. If desired, garnish the brie olive spread with fresh parsley before serving.

Step 11

Serve the warm bread bowl with the toasted bread pieces and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	937.1 grams (937.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2419

Total Fat 130.30g	167%
Saturated Fat 54.40g	272%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.30g
Cholesterol 250mg	83%
Sodium 6069mg	264%
Total Carbohydrate 212.00g	77%
Dietary Fiber 16.60g	59%
Total Sugars 5.60g
Protein 90.80g	182%

Vitamin D 50IU	250%
Calcium 718mg	55%
Iron 21mg	114%
Potassium 988mg	21%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 49.2%

Protein: 15.2%

Carbs: 35.6%