Balsamic Blueberry Baked Brie with Bacon

• Meat

  • 3 slices Bacon

• Produce

  • 1 cup Blueberries, frozen
  • 2 tbsp Shallots

• Condiments

  • 3 tbsp Balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Maple syrup, pure

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/4 tsp Cinnamon

• Snacks

  • 1 Cracker

Found on cupcakesandkalechips.com

Description

Ingredients

• 1 large brie round (mine from Costco was 17.6 oz, though you could just have more berries on one of the smaller rounds from the grocery store, or use half and save the rest of the berry mixture for another use)
• 3-4 slices bacon
• 2 Tablespoons shallots, minced
• 1 cup frozen blueberries (I used Mountain Peak Organic Blueberries from Cascadian Farm)
• 3 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 Tablespoon pure maple syrup
• ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
• Cracker, toasted baguette, apples, etc., for serving.

Directions

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Place brie round on baking sheet. With a sharp knife, cut into the rind on the top of the brie about a quarter inch from the edge. Do not remove the rind.
• Bake 15 minutes, or until cheese is soft and melted.
• While the Brie is baking, in a skillet, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove bacon from the pan and place on paper towels. Leave about 1 Tablespoon of the bacon grease in the pan.
• Reduce heat to medium low, add shallot and sauté for 1-2 minutes or until they become translucent.
• Add the frozen blueberries, balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, and cinnamon to the pan, stir and bring to a simmer.
• Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 8-10 minutes until the liquid is reduced and the mixture is thickened.
• Remove from heat and stir in the bacon.
• Move the hot brie to a serving plate. Carefully remove the top rind using a sharp knife to separate it, if needed.
• Top brie with blueberry mixture and serve with crackers, baguette, apple, etc.