Best Brie And Leek Sandwiches Recipes

BRIE AND LEEK SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375*F.
• Trim the crusts from the bread slcies and lay them on 2 baking sheets in a single layer.
• Drizzle with 3 tbls.
• of the olive oil.
• Bake until crisp and golden-5 to 7 minutes.
• Remove from the oven and rub one side of each slice with the cut side of the garlic.
• Heat the remaining tbls.
• of olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat.
• Add the leeks, sugar, salt, and pepper, stir to coat, and saute until lightly browned-about 5 minutes.
• Add the water, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until soft-about 10 minutes more.
• Set aside.
• Spread each slice of toast on the garlic-coated side with an equal amount of brie, discarding the rind.
• Cut each slice in half to form 2 rectangles.
• Lay the leeks on one half and top with the other half.
• (If desired, cut in half again to form squares.) Place on a baking sheet.
• *Atthis point the sandwiches can be covered with plastic wrap and refrigerated for up to 8 hours.
• Bake, uncovered, until the cheese is melted-3 to 4 minutes from room temperature, 5 to 6 minutes from the refrigerator.
• Makes 16 sandwiches.
• Enjoy!

BRIE-LEEK TARTLETS

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.

CREAMY LEEK SOUP WITH BRIE

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, saute leeks in butter until tender. Add broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25 minutes. , Strain, reserving broth in pan. Place leeks in a blender with 1/2 cup of broth; cover and process until smooth. , Return to the pan. Stir in 3 cups cream. Combine the flour, salt, pepper and remaining cream until smooth; stir into soup. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium. , Cut Brie into small pieces; add to soup in batches, stirring until most of the cheese is melted. Garnish with chives.

LEEK SOUP WITH BRIE TOASTS

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, saute the leeks, mushrooms, tarragon and pepper in 2 tablespoons butter for 8-10 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in flour until blended; gradually add broth and cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Place bread slices on an ungreased baking sheet. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 1-2 minutes or until golden brown. Spread one side of each slice with 1/2 teaspoon butter. Place Brie on buttered side of toasts. , Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 1-2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Ladle soup into six 8-oz. bowls; place two toasts in each bowl.