Best Brie And Leek Sandwiches Recipes

BRIE-LEEK TARTLETS

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My family is picky, but everyone loves these little bites. I make dozens of them at a time because they're gone the second I turn my back. -Colleen MacDonald, Port Moody, British Columbia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 15 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 medium leek (white portion only), finely chopped
3 tablespoons butter
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
Dash salt and white pepper
Dash ground nutmeg
1 package (1.9 ounces) frozen miniature phyllo tart shells
2 ounces Brie cheese, rind removed
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

In a small skillet, saute leek in butter until tender. Add the garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the cream, salt, pepper and nutmeg; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes., Place tart shells on a baking sheet. Slice cheese into 15 pieces; place 1 piece in each tart shell. Top each with 1-1/2 teaspoons leek mixture. , Bake at 350° until heated through, 6-8 minutes. If desired, sprinkle with parsley. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 86 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 64mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

LEEK AND BRIE BRUSCHETTA

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This open-face melt makes the perfect weekend lunch -- just add a green salad.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Finger Food Recipes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling
6 medium leeks, (about 2 1/4 pounds), whites and light green parts only, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise, cleaned
1 teaspoon dried thyme
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
4 large slices (1/2 inch thick) hearty country bread
8 ounces Brie cheese, thinly sliced
2 plum tomatoes, thinly sliced crosswise

Steps:

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add leeks and thyme; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until leeks are very tender and just beginning to brown, 15 to 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat broiler with rack set 4 inches from heat. Arrange bread on a broilerproof baking sheet. Dividing evenly, layer bread with Brie, cooked leeks, and sliced tomatoes; drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
Broil until cheese has melted and tomatoes start to brown, 5 to 8 minutes. Serve immediately.