Description
Sausage Baked Brie is a rich, savory appetizer that combines creamy brie cheese with flavorful sausage, all wrapped in golden puff pastry. It’s a crowd-pleasing dish perfect for holidays or special gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1 wheel (8 oz) brie cheese
- 1/4 lb (115g) breakfast or Italian sausage, cooked and crumbled
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or thyme (optional garnish)
- Crackers, sliced baguette, or fruit for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out puff pastry slightly if needed.
- Place the wheel of brie in the center of the pastry. Spread Dijon mustard on top if using.
- Top with cooked sausage, gently pressing it onto the brie.
- Fold the pastry over the brie and sausage, sealing the edges and trimming excess if necessary. Flip seam-side down onto the baking sheet.
- Brush with egg wash.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown.
- Let rest for 10 minutes. Garnish with fresh herbs and serve warm with crackers or sliced bread.
Notes
- Try using spicy or maple sausage for flavor variation.
- You can add caramelized onions or a spoonful of jam between the brie and sausage for a sweet-savory twist.
- To save time, prep ahead and refrigerate unbaked for up to 1 day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of wheel)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: sausage baked brie, brie appetizer, puff pastry brie, sausage and cheese pastry, party appetizer