Party Appetizers - Phyllo Wrapped Baked Brie Appetizer

When making the list for your party appetizers at this busy time of year, for the easiest and most popular party appetizers (or for those unexpected guests who drop by unannounceh), always make certain to keep a round of brie cheese and some artisan crackers on hand for a quick and easy baked brie appetizer.

This delicious recipe for Phyllo Wrapped Baked Brie Appetizer can be prepared, baked and served in under 30 minutes. And there is a good reason that this baked brie appetizer is one of our most popular party appetizers recipe - it just tastes so darn good!!

From the Kraft Appetizer Recipes Collection:

Phyllo Wrapped Baked Brie Appetizer

Ingredients:
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 green onion, chopped
2 Tbsp. Balsamic vinaigrette dressing
4 sheets frozen phyllo, thawed
2 Tbsp. butter, melted
1 pkg. (125 g) brie cheese
Selection of crackers for serving

Directions:
HEAT oven to 400°F. Cook mushrooms and onions in dressing in skillet until tender. Cool.

BRUSH 1 phylllo sheet with butter; cover with remaining phyllo sheets, brushing each layer with butter before stacking. Cut 10-inch circle from stack; discard trimmings.

CUT cheese horizontally in half; place 1/2 in centre of phyllo stack. Top with 1/2 the mushroom mixture, remaining cheese and mushrooms. Fold phyllo around cheese, folding as necessary to completely enclose cheese; brush with remaining butter. Place on baking sheet or in pie plate.

BAKE 15 min. or until golden brown. Serve with crackers.

Substitute: Whole cooked cranberries, cooled, for the mushrooms for a festive touch.
Tips: To cut down on preparation time, purchase pre-sliced mushrooms for use in this recipe.
Tips: Use a clean pair of kitchen shears to cut out the phyllo circle.

Recipe courtesy Kraft Canada.

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