Irresistible Sausage Baked Brie Appetizer Perfect for Gatherings
Discover the ultimate appetizer that will wow your guests: Irresistible Sausage Baked Brie Appetizer Perfect for Gatherings. This delightful dish features luscious brie cheese enveloped in flaky puff pastry, complemented by savory sausage and a hint of sweetness from fig jam. Perfect for any occasion, this appetizer is not only easy to prepare but also visually stunning, making it a true showstopper on your table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 round Brie cheese (sliced into ½ inch pieces)
- 0.5 lb chicken sausage (casings removed)
- 0.5 cup onion (finely diced)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried)
- 2 tbsp fig jam (or apricot preserves, optional)
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 1 egg (beaten for egg wash)
- crackers, baguette slices, or apple wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the chicken sausage until browned. Add onions and garlic; sauté until softened.
- Stir in fresh thyme and fig jam until well combined.
- Roll out the puff pastry and place half of the brie in the center. Top with the sausage mixture and cover with remaining brie.
- Fold the pastry over the filling and seal edges; brush with beaten egg.
- Place on a baking sheet and bake for about 25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving with crackers, baguette slices, or apple wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg