Mini Brie and Cranberry Phyllo Tarts
Braised Pork Spareribs and Sauerkraut
Duck-Fat Roasted Potatoes
Sunday dinners are different from what they used to be. With two children out of the "nest" and one in college, it is quiet around the dinner table. But I still enjoy ending or starting (depending on how you look at it) the week with a nice meal, and planning menus has always been something I enjoy!
Planning this menu was particularly easy because I had everything on hand—yes, even the duck fat! With more holidays right around the corner, I wanted to share this quick and easy appetizer.
To make holiday entertaining come together quickly in terms of food, I love to keep Athens Phyllo Shells in my freezer. They are a perfect vessel for a myriad of ingredients. Tonight, they will be filled with leftover Whole-Berry Cranberry Sauce, Brie cheese, and... THAT'S IT! Said in my best Ina voice," How easy was that?" If you want a little more flavor, add some chopped Candied Pecans or some chopped fresh rosemary. They are all winning combinations!
Speaking of winning combinations, I am sharing a few more ideas below that utilize those phyllo pastry shells. If you click on the links to the recipes, you might even find even more great ideas for appetizers and entertaining! Happy Sunday!
Makes 45
3 (1.9-ounce) packages of frozen mini phyllo shells
1 cup whole-berry cranberry sauce
1 (8-ounce) wheel of Brie cheese, rind removed
Garnish (optional)
Chopped candied pecans
Chopped fresh Rosemary
Preheat the oven to 350° F. Place phyllo cups in mini muffin tins or place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool. Reduce oven temperature to 300° F.
Cut brie into 45 pieces. Place one piece in each cup and top with about 1 teaspoon of cranberry sauce. Bake for 5-7 minutes or until the cheese begins to melt. Sprinkle with optional garnishes if using, and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Source: The Galley Gourmet
Brie bites have become a go-to for entertaining in my home, and I'm happy to see a few more ways to make them! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteI hear you about Sunday dinners changing. We never had regular ones like you did, but for awhile I made an effort to have nice Sunday dinners for my family with appetizers, dessert, and a fun drink. My kids LOVED them! Now, I have 3 in college and 1 still at home. It's different. But we have so many wonderful memories around the table because of your Sunday dinner posts. Thank you!