APRICOT-ALMOND BRUSCHETTA WITH MELTED BRIE

APRICOT-ALMOND BRUSCHETTA WITH MELTED BRIE image

Yield 20 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 - 8 oz. loaf baguette-style French bread
3 T. olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 t. snipped fresh rosemary
1 - 8 oz. jar apricot preserves
1/2 t. finely shredded lemon peel
8 oz. Brie, thinly sliced
1/3 C. chopped almonds, lightly toasted

Steps:

1. Cut bread diagonnally into 1/2" thick slices. Stir together olive oil, garlic, and rosemary; lightly brush mixture over one side of each bread slice. Grill bread directly over meidum heat for 5 min. or until crisp and light brown, turning once. 2. Combine preserves and lemon peel. Spread preserve mixture onto the oiled side of the toasted bread slices; top with Brie and almonds. Return slices to the grill. Grill about 3 min. or until heated through and cheese begins to melt. Serve warm.