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Brie and Bacon in Pastry

Both the height of elegance and simplicity this rich and savory appetizer is perfect for a small crowd. Serve fresh grapes alongside.

Serves: 12
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Smithfield Product: Bacon

Ingredients

  • 4 slices Smithfield Bacon (cooked crisp and crumbled)
  • 1 sheet frozen puff pastry
  • 1 16-oz. wheel Brie
  • 1/4 cup sliced toasted almonds
  • 1/4 cup parsley chopped
  • 1 egg beaten with 1 teaspoon water

Steps

Thaw pastry 20 minutes; roll sheet out on a lightly floured surface to a 15-inch circle. Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Slice Brie in half horizontally and layer with bacon, almonds and parsley. Brush pastry edges with egg wash; pull up sides to enclose. Place seam side down on ungreased baking sheet. If desired decorate top with pastry scraps. Brush with egg wash. Bake for 20 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Makes 12 servings.

Recipe and photo courtesy of National Pork Board. For more information about Pork. The Other White Meat®, visit our website www.otherwhitemeat.com