Baked Brie with Apples and Bacon

Baked brie with apples is a classic combination, and adding bacon gives it a sweet and salty twist that is totally addictive! Spread it on crackers or fruit slices for an easy appetizer that is sure to impress.

This recipe was originally developed for and posted on Restless Chipotle 

Fall is almost over and the winter holiday season is upon us! I don't know about y'all, but over here our calendars are filling up fast. 

It's hard to find enough dishes to share that won't take up too much time or be too boring (you think you have a tough time impressing people with your cooking, try being a food blogger... talk about high expectations!) at all the get-togethers. But this baked brie with apples and bacon hits all the marks.

You'd be hard pressed to find someone who doesn't love melty baked brie cheese regardless of what you put on it, but when you top it with cinnamon apples and bacon? Perfection.

Brie vs. Camembert is an interesting topic. Do you think Camembert could be substituted in this recipe? If you're interested in trying both you'll want to check out Baked Camembert with Honey, Pears & Pecans and Baked Brie with Pesto and Sundried Tomatoes!

Ingredients Needed

• Bacon - I dice mine small before cooking so it crumbles right over the top. Turkey bacon works if that's what you keep on hand, though it won't render as much fat for the apples.
• Apple - I like a Granny Smith here because the tartness balances the brown sugar, but a Honeycrisp works well if you want something sweeter. Peel it or leave the skin on, whichever you prefer.
• Butter - This is what the apples cook in once the bacon comes out of the pan.
• Brown Sugar - Gives the apples that caramelized edge.
• Cinnamon - A must with baked apples.
• Kosher Salt - Just a pinch, so the apple mixture doesn't taste flat.
• Brie Cheese - Look for a wheel instead of a wedge so it keeps its shape as it bakes. I only slice the rind off the top and leave the sides and bottom intact.

Check the recipe card for quantities and instructions.

How to Make Baked Brie with Apples and Bacon

Okay, enough bragging. On to the recipe!

1. Cook the bacon. Dice the bacon and cook over medium heat until browned, about 7-8 minutes. Drain on paper towels and set aside.
2. Cook the apples. Melt the butter in the same pan over medium heat and add the diced apple. Cook about 2 minutes, then stir in the cinnamon, brown sugar, and salt. Cook 2 more minutes, or until the apples are tender.
3. Bake the brie. Slice the rind off the top of the brie and place it on parchment paper in a baking dish. Bake at 325°F for 8 to 10 minutes, just until the center feels soft.
4. Assemble and serve. Slide the brie, parchment and all, onto a serving dish. Top with the apple mixture, then the bacon.

Sara's Expert Tips

• The key to moving baked brie from the oven to a serving dish easily is putting it on parchment paper and keeping it there. Just slide the whole thing, parchment and all, onto your serving dish.
• Brie vs. Camembert: Camembert has a stronger flavor and a smaller wheel, so if you swap it in, keep an eye on the bake time since it may soften faster than brie.
• If your apples release a lot of liquid as they cook, spoon them onto the brie and leave excess liquid behind in the pan so it doesn't pool on the serving dish.
• Bake the brie just until the center feels soft when you press it gently. Leaving it in longer won't hurt the flavor, but the wheel can lose its shape and spread thin.

Storage Information

Leftover baked brie keeps in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container, though the texture won't be quite as nice as fresh.

To reheat, skip the microwave since it heats unevenly and can turn brie greasy. Instead, warm it in a 300°F oven for 5 to 7 minutes, checking it often so it gets soft again without going fully runny.

Recipe FAQs

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Baked Brie with Apples and Bacon

Baked brie with apples is a classic combination, but this version adds bacon for a sweet and salty twist that is totally addictive!

4.42 from 17 votes

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Servings 8 servings

Calories 147 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 3 strips bacon
• 1 apple diced
• 2 Tablespoons butter
• 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
• ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
• 8 ounces brie cheese
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

 

• Dice bacon and cook over medium heat until brown, about 7-8 minutes.
• Drain bacon on paper towels and set aside.
• Melt butter over medium heat and add diced apples.
• Cook apples about 2 minutes and then add cinnamon, salt and brown sugar.
• Cook apples additional 2 minutes, or until tender.
• Slice rind off top of brie and place brie on parchment paper in baking pan.
• Bake brie in preheated 325 degree oven for 8-10 minutes.
• Slide baked brie on parchment paper onto serving dish and top with apple mixture and then bacon.

Notes

Surround brie with water crackers, baguette slices or other breads. Be sure to put a spreader out with it so your guests can dig right in!

Nutrition

Calories: 147kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 6gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 36mgSodium: 275mgPotassium: 73mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 268IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 58mgIron: 0.2mg

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