What Is Brie cheese and How Can I Use It?
Here's everything worth knowing about brie cheese and how to pick it, what it is, how to store it, and what to use instead, plus 31 recipes to cook tonight.
Where found
Brie cheese is usually found in the cheeses section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.
| In Chinese: | 布里奶酪 | |
| British (UK) term: | ||
| en français: | fromage brie | |
| en español: | queso brie |
Recipes using brie cheese
There are 31 recipes that contain this ingredient.
Hamburger with Variations
Cheese-stuffed hamburger patties with four global variations: French with brie, Mexican with Monterey Jack, Italian with mozzarella, and Greek with feta. Grilled over charcoal.
Baked Brie
Baked brie in puff pastry: a whole wheel of brie drizzled with honey, wrapped in flaky golden pastry and baked until the cheese turns molten. The easy, crowd-pleasing appetizer for any gathering.
Baby Brie® Caramelized Pepper & Onion Pizza Recipe
This is a great recipe for a quick, easy lunch or lovely enough for a nice appetizer during your next dinner party!
California Quesadillas
Made this California quesadillas for breakfast this morning. It came out surprisingly delicious. As the photos show, they came out cheesy, oozy but not too sweet. The sweetness from the pear and figs balanced greatly with the brie cheese. It's a quick, easy and tasty recipe.
Brie & Bacon Omelet
Wow this was fabulous. The brie melts so beautifully inside the omelette. Super creamy with bits of salty chewy bacon and crunchy nuts created layers of textures. I used walnuts instead of pecans and served with orange wedges.
Alouette Baby Brie Wedge in Phyllo
Baby brie wedge is just perfect for entertaining! The warm, creamy brie combines just perfectly with the crisp, buttery dough.
Brie Baked Mashed Potatoes
Mixing brie with the mashed potatoes adds an incredibly creamy and rich taste. Baked in the oven adds a nice crisp crust on top.
Hot Brie with Toasted Almonds
Baked Brie with toasted slivered almonds, served warm with sesame crackers. A 3-ingredient appetizer that looks impressive and takes 20 minutes start to finish.
Nutty Cheese Brulee
Nutty cheese brulee: warm Brie drizzled with fruit or chocolate ice cream topping and a scatter of toasted pecans, microwaved until soft and served with crackers and fresh fruit. A 3-minute appetizer.
Potato Tatin with Brie & Prosciutto
Upside-down potato tarts layered with creamy Brie, prosciutto, and herbs get topped with puff pastry and baked into elegant French-inspired appetizers.
Smokey Brie Spread
Creamy brie and cream cheese whipped smooth with crispy bacon and a squeeze of lemon juice. A rich, smoky spread that comes together in minutes with just 5 ingredients.
Baby Pear Tomatoes & Brie
Warm brie melted over fresh herb sprigs, scored in a diamond pattern and ringed with baby pear tomatoes. A quick microwave appetizer served with crusty French bread for scooping.
Glazed Almond Brie
Broiled Brie topped with sliced almonds and confectioners sugar, caramelized under the broiler until golden and bubbling. An impressive 4-ingredient appetizer you can prep days ahead.
Pressed Sandwich
Pressed sandwich: hollowed French bread stuffed with sliced meat, crisp bacon, melted brie, and caramelized onions, then pressed golden in a skillet. Panini-style meat lover's sandwich without a press.
Smoked Salmon & Brie Pizza
Homemade pizza dough topped with creamy Brie, silky smoked salmon, red onion rings, and a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil. A gourmet flatbread that makes 2 pies.
Quesadillas with Brie & Plum Salsa
Brie quesadillas with jalapeño-plum salsa bring creamy, buttery cheese together with sweet-tart stone fruit and a kick of chili. A 30-minute appetizer that punches way above its weight class.
Rosemary Chicken & Brie En Croute
Rosemary chicken and Brie en croute wrapped in crescent roll dough, brushed with egg, and baked golden. An easy weeknight take on a French classic using shortcut pastry.
BARBQUE MARINATED BRIE
An amazing Appetizer. Quick and Easy to Prepare. Always a Hit with your Guests.
Mini Apple & Brie Quiches
Apple and brie together create these yummy mini quiches. They are easy to pick up, perfect food for pot-luck or party.
Party Nibbles: Brie with Cranberry Chutney
Baked Brie with cranberry chutney made from fresh cranberries, brown sugar, lime juice, and pickled jalapeno, spooned over the wheel and baked until melting. A holiday appetizer that's ready in 30 minutes.
Risotto with Smoked Chicken
Creamy Arborio risotto with smoked chicken, melted Brie, oven-dried tomatoes, pine nuts, and asparagus tips. An elegant one-pot Italian dinner with deep smoky-savory notes.
Cream of Brie & Leek Soup
Luxurious Brie and leek soup with half-and-half, chicken broth, and a pound and a half of melted Brie strained silky smooth. Garnish with fresh chives and cracked pepper.
Holiday Brie
Baked Brie with a homemade cranberry-pear compote, honey, currants, and pumpkin pie spice. A warm, bubbly holiday appetizer served with melba rounds or sliced fruit.
