ARTICHOKE-BRIE FOCACCIA

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This recipe dresses up store bought focaccia and is presented layered with a gooey cheese filling. Taken from the BH&G magazine.

Provided by jonesies

Categories     Cheese

Time 30m

Yield 12 appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 ounces brie cheese (1 round)
1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, water packed, drained and chopped
4 slices bacon, cooked, drained & crumbled
1 loaf italian focaccia bread, round loaf about 2 inches thick
fresh rosemary (optional)

Steps:

  • Split focaccia (to make a top and bottom, like a sandwich).
  • Place focaccia in a warm oven and heat just until crisp; remove and set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Trim and discard rind from cheese; cut cheese into large pieces.
  • Place in a medium microwave-safe bowl; microwave on high for 30 to 45 seconds or until cheese begins to melt.
  • Stir in artichoke hearts and bacon.
  • Microwave cheese mixture on high for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes or until heated through, stirring once or twice.
  • Spread mixture on focaccia bottom.
  • Place focaccia top over mixture.
  • Place on baking sheet.
  • Bake, uncovered, 8 to 10 minutes or until heated through.
  • Cut into 4 x 1 inch strips or wedges. Garnish with rosemary if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 114.3, Fat 8.7, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 24, Sodium 291.3, Carbohydrate 3.8, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 0.4, Protein 6

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