Stuff Garlic Bread With Brie For The Ultimate Cheesy Twist

The comforting, flavorful crunch of a crusty slice of homemade garlic bread needs little improvement, but add the contrast of creamy, gooey cheese baked into the bread itself and you've taken a humble loaf into an entirely new culinary arena. Brie is the kind of cheese that lends itself to a variety of creative uses in the kitchen, and shoving pieces of the soft, buttery cheese inside of garlic bread is one such way that brie can be confidently served and enjoyed at parties. After trying this recipe, however, you may start craving this dish as a comforting afternoon snack.

For the most delicious, drool-inducing bites, double up on flavor and include different types of garlic when preparing your garlic bread. You'll gently cut slits into the garlic bread to stuff with pieces of brie and bake until golden brown. Once you have the basic process mastered, you can customize cheesy garlic loaves with fresh garden herbs or swipes of chili crisp, spoonfuls of red pepper jelly, or sprinkles of red pepper flakes for an extra kick. Should you decide to bring even more cheese to your garlic bread recipe with sprinkles of Parmesan or shredded mozzarella, we would be in full support.

While you can bake brie-packed bread loaves in the oven, you can also plop round wheels of brie into the center of bread bowls that have been brushed with melted garlic butter. Brie shoved into tortillas, naan bread, and flavored sourdough loaves can equally yield dishes that are difficult to walk away from. Garnish your presentations with cracked black pepper and flaky sea salt, or finish your cheesy spreads with drizzles of olive oil and thin ribbons of balsamic vinegar. Such displays can be placed onto a buffet table for dinner party guests to help themselves and customize cheesy bites with added accouterments.

Set out shallow dishes of strawberry jam and honey for your friends to build sweeter plates or arrange a cutting board filled with slices of salami and prosciutto to address savory cravings at the party. Dried apricots and pears, roasted red peppers, and an assortment of walnuts and pecans can turn this easy recipe into a gourmet-inspired dish. Regardless of how it is served, cheese-stuffed bread is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.