Shelly's Recipe

BRIE WITH ALMONDS

Category: Cheese

1 whole round Brie cheese (4 1/2 oz)
2 tbsp butter
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
1 tbsp brandy, if desired
Chopped fresh parsley, if desired
Assorted crackers, if desired

Set oven control to broil. Place cheese in ovenproof pie plate or pan. Broil cheese with top 3 to 4 inch from heat about 2 minutes 30 seconds or until soft and warm. Melt butter; stir in almonds and brandy. Pour over cheese. Garnish with parsley. Serve with crackers.

Microwave Directions: Place cheese in microwavable plate or dish. Microwave uncovered on Medium (50%) 2 to 3 minutes or just until soft and warm. Place butter in 1-cup microwavable measuring cup. Microwave butter uncovered on High about 1 minute or until melted; stir in almonds and brandy. Pour over cheese.