Baked Brie with Mushrooms and Thyme
FrenchHardVeganGluten-Free

Baked Brie with Mushrooms and Thyme

A delicious french dish. Completely plant-based. Gluten-free friendly.

Total Time

105 min

Serves

8

Rating

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 ounce dried porcini mushrooms*
  • 2/3 cup dry red wine
  • 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
  • 6 ounces crimini (baby bella) mushrooms
  • halved or quartered if large
  • 6 ounces shiitake mushrooms
  • stemmed
  • sliced
  • 2 tablespoons minced shallot (about 1 large)
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
  • 1 13- to 14-ounce Brie (about 5 inches in diameter; preferably in wooden box)
  • 1 baguette
  • cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices

Instructions

  1. 1

    Rinse dried porcini to remove any grit.

  2. 2

    Place porcini and wine in small saucepan.

  3. 3

    Bring to simmer over low heat; remove from heat.

  4. 4

    Let soak until soft, about 20 minutes.

  5. 5

    Using slotted spoon, transfer porcini to work surface and coarsely chop.

  6. 6

    Line strainer with damp paper towel; strain wine into small bowl and reserve.

  7. 7

    Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.

  8. 8

    Add crimini and shiitakes.

  9. 9

    Sprinkle with salt and pepper and cook until brown, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes.

  10. 10

    Add shallot and stir until soft, about 1 minute.

  11. 11

    Add chopped porcini and strained wine.

  12. 12

    Boil until almost dry, about 1 minute.

  13. 13

    Stir in thyme.

  14. 14

    Season to taste with salt and pepper.

  15. 15

    Remove Brie from box, discarding lid and paper.

Cooking Timer

01:45:00
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Recipe Info

Prep Time:39 min
Cook Time:66 min
Total Time:105 min
Difficulty:Hard
Servings:8