This melty, crispy goodness will take the sweet simplicity of sourdough bread and kick it up a notch. This has incredible flavor and is so easy to make! Bring this to a friends gathering and you are will for sure wow the crowd.
❤️ Why You’ll Love Caramelized Onion Baked Brie
I don’t know about you, but I love onions. Especially cooked onions. French onion soup is one of the major flavor profiles on my page because of how delicious and warm it is. The combination of sweet and delicious cooked down onions, melty brie cheese, and crusty sourdough bread is close to perfection.
🍲 Ingredients
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Sourdough Bread – use your favorite sourdough recipe and bake the loaf as you normally would, leaving 10 minutes on the bake time.
Brie – 8 oz wheel of brie cheese in the perfect size. I find the bigger wheels from Costco or Trader Joes are just a little too big for a loaf of sourdough bread.
Onions – 3 – 4 onions cooked down. They can be sweet or yellow onions, whichever you prefer.
Thyme – dried thyme, or a sprig of thyme will work too.
👩🍳 How to Make Caramelized Onion Baked Brie
- Bake your sourdough loaf as you normally would, leaving 10 minutes on the bake time. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
- While your bread is baking, thinly slice your onions.
- In a large frying pan on the stove, melt your butter and add your onions. Cook over medium low heat for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally until the onions are cooked down and caramelized.
- When your bread is ready, use the round shape of the brie to cut a circle out of the top of the bread. Remove the top and middle to set aside for later.
- Unwrap and score your brie in a diagonal pattern. Place your wheel of cheese into the empty pace in the center of your bread.
- Top the brie with the cooked onions, and sprinkle with dried thyme.
- Place your loaf on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake at 400 for 15 minutes until your brie is melty and your bread is crispy.
- Let your bread cool slightly before cutting slices into the side of the bread and serving warm with extra bread from the top and crackers!
🪄 Tips and Tricks
- If you’re not baking your own loaf of sourdough bread, use a store-bought artisan loaf instead! Just make sure it is a round shape to fit your brie.
- Onion Variety: Yellow or sweet onions work best for caramelizing, as they become sweet and rich when cooked slowly.
- Timing: Caramelizing onions takes time; don’t rush the process. The longer you cook them over low heat, the sweeter and more flavorful they will become.
- Variations: You can add ingredients to the caramelized onions, such as garlic or a splash of wine for extra depth of flavor.
🗒 Variations
There are so many things you can do with a loaf of sourdough bread and a wheel of brie, I have a ton of recipes that you can try! But here are my most popular for you –
- Baked Brie Sourdough – Acts Of Sourdough
- Cranberry Orange Baked Brie – Acts Of Sourdough
- Peach Jalapeno Sourdough Brie Bake – Acts Of Sourdough
- Maple Bacon Brie Baked Sourdough – Acts Of Sourdough
🗒 Substitutions
Camembert: Similar texture and flavor, it bakes well.
Cream Cheese: For a less creamy texture, use a block of cream cheese; it’s less rich but will still work
If you’re not baking your own loaf of sourdough bread, use a store-bought artisan loaf instead! Just make sure it is a round shape to fit your brie.
Onion Variety: Yellow or sweet onions work best for caramelizing.
🗒 Best served with
- You can drizzle it with a bit more olive oil or balsamic vinegar if desired.
- with an assortment of crackers, sliced baguette, or apple and pear slices for added sweetness and contrast.
- If using fresh thyme, sprinkle some over the top for a fresh aroma and decoration
👝 How to Store Leftovers
- For Short-Term Storage: If you plan to eat leftovers within a day or two, cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap or aluminum foil to prevent it from drying out and to minimize exposure to air.
- For Longer Storage: Transfer the leftover Brie to an airtight container, ensuring it is well-covered. If possible, keep the caramelized onions separated from the cheese to maintain freshness.
🤔 Common Questions
Yes! A storebought artisan loaf will work great.
Caramelized Onion Baked Brie Sourdough
Equipment
- Serrated knife
- Large skillet
Ingredients
- 1 loaf of sourdough bread
- 1 8 oz wheel of brie cheese
- 2 tbs butter
- 3 – 4 large yellow onions
- 1 tsp dried thyme
Instructions
- Bake your sourdough loaf as you normally would, leaving 10 minutes on the bake time. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
- While your bread is baking, thinly slice your onions.
- In a large skillet on the stove, melt your butter and add your onions. Cook over medium low heat for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally until the onions are cooked down and caramelized.
- When your bread is ready, use the round shape of the brie to cut a circle out of the top of the bread. Remove the top and middle to set aside for later.
- Unwrap and score your brie in a diagonal pattern. Place your wheel of cheese into the empty pace in the center of your bread.
- Top the brie with the cooked onions, and sprinkle with dried thyme.
- Place your loaf on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake at 400 for 15 minutes until your brie is melty and your bread is crispy.
- Let your bread cool slightly before cutting slices into the side of the bread and serving warm with extra bread from the top and crackers!
Notes
- Onion Variety: Yellow or sweet onions work best for caramelizing, as they become sweet and rich when cooked slowly.
- Timing: Caramelizing onions takes time; don’t rush the process. The longer you cook them over low heat, the sweeter and more flavorful they will become.
- Variations: You can add ingredients to the caramelized onions, such as garlic or a splash of wine for extra depth of flavor.
Nutrition
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