Enjoy a melty, cheesy brie baguette with garlic-honey butter - perfect for sharing. Quick to make and golden on the outside, gooey on the inside!
This brie baguette is one of my go-to appetizers - easy to make and always a hit. I usually serve it with a soup like the Carrot Pumpkin Soup or a fresh arugula salad or a heartier salad like this Quinoa and Arugula Salad, and it's perfect for sharing with friends. Just like these Cream Cheese Stuffed Peppers or these Feta and Spinach Rolls are.
My son absolutely loves it and asks for it all the time, which makes it a regular in our kitchen. Gooey, cheesy, and full of flavor, it's just one of those recipes everyone seems to enjoy.
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 30 minutes | Ingredients: 7 + salt & pepper | Servings: 3-4 | Difficulty: Easy
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Recipe ingredients
Baguette: You can use a fresh baguette or a partially baked, oven-ready baguette from the store. These are sometimes labeled as "par-baked" or "ready-to-bake" and just need a few minutes in the oven to finish baking.
- Day-old baguettes also work well, as they hold up nicely when sliced and filled.
- The exact size isn't crucial - just adjust the amounts of butter, cheese, and other ingredients accordingly. Try this Caesar Salad Sandwich or make some Cottage Cheese Toasts using baguette slices.
Cheese: While this recipe calls for Brie, you can also use Camembert for a slightly stronger flavor. Slice it thinly so it melts evenly into the baguette.
Butter: Make sure the butter is soft before mixing with the garlic, honey, lemon, and seasonings, so it spreads easily into the cuts without tearing the bread.
See the recipe card for detailed instructions and full information on ingredients and quantities.
How to make the brie baguette?
Step #1: Cut the baguette diagonally every 2-3 cm without cutting all the way through.
Step #2: Slice the brie into the same number of pieces.
Step #3: Mix the softened butter with grated garlic, honey, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
Step #4: Spread the butter mixture into each cut.
Step #5: Tuck a slice of brie into every slit.
Step #6: Wrap the baguette tightly in foil, place it on a baking sheet, and bake for 20 minutes. Unwrap and check if the cheese is melted; if not, rewrap and bake 5 more minutes.
Step #7: Unwrap it but leave it on the foil and bake another 5 minutes until golden and gooey.
Step #8: Serve hot, pulling pieces apart or breaking off slices so the melted cheese stretches.
Tips
Don't slice the brie too thick; thin slices melt more evenly into the cuts.
If you like a little crunch, sprinkle some finely chopped nuts, breadcrumbs, or herbs on top before the final 5-minute bake.
Use a serrated knife and a gentle sawing motion when cutting the baguette to avoid squishing it.
This recipe works well with different soft cheeses - try combinations of Brie, Camembert, or mild goat cheese. If you like soft, flavorful cheese, try this Strawberry Salad with Goat Cheese, too.
Recipe FAQs
You can prepare the baguette with the butter mixture and cheese, then keep it wrapped in the fridge for a few hours before baking. Bake just before serving for the best results.
Yes! Chopped herbs, a sprinkle of nuts, or even a drizzle of balsamic glaze after baking can add extra flavor.
Absolutely. You can cut a shorter baguette or even mini baguettes and fill them the same way. Baking time may be slightly shorter, so keep an eye on the cheese. Or try these Tomato and Cheese Pinwheels.
Store and Reheat
If you have leftovers, wrap the baguette tightly in foil and store it in the fridge for up to 2 days. To reheat, bake at 350°F (175°C) for 5-10 minutes until warmed through and the cheese is soft again.
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📖 Recipe
Melty Brie Baguette - Appetizer for Sharing
Equipment
- Serrated knife
- Baking sheet
- Aluminum foil
Ingredients
- 1 baguette
- 5.5 oz brie
- 6 tablespoons butter soft
- 2 large garlic cloves
- 1 ½ tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ¼ to ½ teaspoon fine sea salt depending on taste and whether the butter is salted or unsalted
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons parsley finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the baguette and cheese: Using a serrated knife, cut the baguette diagonally at 2-3 cm (about 1 inch) intervals, taking care not to cut all the way through. You should have about 15 cuts. Slice the brie into thin pieces as well, one slice for each cut in the baguette.1 baguette + 5.5 oz brie
- Make the butter mixture: In a small bowl, mix the softened butter with the grated garlic, honey, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and parsley until well combined.6 tablespoons butter + 2 large garlic cloves + 1 ½ tablespoons honey + 1 tablespoon lemon juice + ¼ to ½ teaspoon fine sea salt + ½ teaspoon ground black pepper + 2 tablespoons parsley
- Fill the baguette: Carefully spread the butter mixture into each cut in the baguette, then insert a slice of brie into every slit.
- Bake: Wrap the stuffed baguette tightly in aluminum foil and place it on a baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes. Unwrap and check if the cheese has melted nicely; if not, rewrap the baguette and return it to the oven for another 5 minutes (Note 3).
- Finish baking: Open the foil but leave the baguette resting on it, and bake for another 5 minutes, or until the baguette is golden and the cheese is fully melted and oozy.
- Serve the brie baguette immediately, as the cheese firms up as it cools. To eat, pull the baguette apart along the cuts or break off pieces with your hands, letting the melted cheese stretch between the slices. It's perfect as a shareable appetizer or with soup or salad.
Notes
- Baguette choice: You can use a packaged baguette that requires finishing in the oven(partially baked/oven-ready baguette), or a fresh baguette - preferably a day-old one, which holds up better when sliced and filled. Use a good-quality, crusty baguette; very soft baguettes may lose their shape once filled.
- Baguette size: The baguette used here was about 14 inches (35 cm) long, but the exact size isn't important - you can use any length and simply adjust the amount of butter, brie, and other ingredients accordingly.
- Baking times may vary slightly depending on the baguette size and cheese temperature; the bread is ready when the cheese is fully melted, and the crust is golden.
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