Bloomin' Brie Bowl

Creamy baked Brie and this spice blend are a robust flavor combination that is sure to please. It makes a spectacular appetizer at any occasion.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 teaspoons McCormick® Chili Powder
• 1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Garlic Powder
• 1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Mustard, Ground
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1 loaf round sourdough bread (about 1 pound)
• 1 tablespoon butter, softened
• 1 (8 ounce) round Brie cheese

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Mix spices and sugar in small bowl. Set aside.
2. Place bread on baking sheet. Cut circle in top of bread and remove bread center to make room for the Brie.
3. Spread butter on bread. Sprinkle with 2 teaspoons of the spice mixture.
4. With knife, make 2-inch cuts at 1-inch intervals around edge of bread.
5. Remove rind from Brie and place in bread. Sprinkle Brie with remaining spice mixture. Replace top of bread.
6. Bake for 20 to 30 minutes.
7. To serve, remove bread top and break into bite size pieces.
8. Dip bread pieces into hot Brie.

Yield: 8 servings | Prep Time: 15 min | Cook Time: 25 min

Recipe and photo credit: McCormick