Hot Honey Baked Brie Bread Bowl with Caramelized Onions (Print Version)
Hot Honey Baked Brie Bread Bowl features creamy brie, sweet caramelized onions, and a spicy honey drizzle, all served in a crusty bread bowl. An irresistible appetizer!
# Recipe Info:
Prep Time: 20 Minutes minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings
Difficulty: Beginner
Cuisine: American
Dietary: Vegetarian
# Ingredients:
→ The Bread Bowl Foundation
01 -
1 (1 1/2-pound) round sourdough bread loaf
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2 tbsp olive oil
→ Sweet & Savory Brie Topping
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1 (13 to 16-ounce) wheel of Brie cheese
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1/2 cup hot honey
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1/2 cup pecan halves
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1/4 cup dried cranberries
→ Golden Caramelized Onions
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2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
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2 tbsp unsalted butter
→ Aromatic Finishing Touches
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1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, chopped
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Salt, to taste
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# Instructions:
01 -
In a large skillet, melt 2 tbsp unsalted butter over medium-low heat. Add 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced, and a pinch of salt. Cook slowly for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until deeply golden brown and sweet. This forms the flavorful base for your Hot Honey Baked Brie Bread Bowl with Caramelized Onions.
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Preheat oven to 375°F. Carefully cut a circle about 1 inch from the edge of the 1 (1 1/2-pound) round sourdough bread loaf. Hollow out the center, leaving a 1-inch thick shell. Brush the inside and outside of the bread bowl with 2 tbsp olive oil.
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Place the 1 (13 to 16-ounce) wheel of Brie cheese into the hollowed bread bowl. Using a sharp knife, score the top rind of the Brie in a crosshatch pattern, being careful not to cut all the way through the cheese.
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Drizzle 1/2 cup hot honey generously over the scored Brie. Sprinkle 1/2 cup pecan halves and 1/4 cup dried cranberries around and on top of the Brie. This creates the sweet and savory heart of your Hot Honey Baked Brie Bread Bowl with Caramelized Onions.
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Place the filled bread bowl on a baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the Brie is melted and bubbly, and the bread is golden brown and toasted. Keep an eye on the bread to prevent over-browning, covering with foil if necessary.
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Carefully remove the bread bowl from the oven. Top the melted Brie with the golden caramelized onions and sprinkle with 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, chopped. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Serve your Hot Honey Baked Brie Bread Bowl with Caramelized Onions immediately.
# Notes:
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For truly golden, sweet caramelized onions, patience is key. Cook them over low heat for the full recommended time, stirring occasionally, to develop their deep flavor without burning.
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Don't discard the scooped-out bread! Tear it into pieces, toast them lightly, and use them for dipping into the melted Brie.
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This Hot Honey Baked Brie Bread Bowl is best served warm, straight from the oven, allowing guests to pull apart the cheesy, oniony goodness with ease.
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Feel free to customize the toppings! Walnuts or pistachios can replace pecans, and dried cherries or figs make excellent alternatives to cranberries.
# Tools You'll Need:
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Baking sheet
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Parchment paper
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Sharp knife
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Cutting board
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Large skillet
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Small bowl
# Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):
Calories: 680 kcal
Total Fat: 30 g
Total Carbohydrate: 70 g
Protein: 21 g