Parmesan Coated Brie Recipes

BAKED BRIE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat the butter, cream cheese and flour on low speed until mixture forms a ball. Divide in half and wrap each portion in plastic wrap; refrigerate for 30 minutes., On a lightly floured surface, roll out each portion into a 7-in. circle about 1/8 in. thick. Place one circle on an ungreased baking sheet. Place Brie on pastry and top with remaining pastry circle; pinch edges to seal. Flute bottom edge if desired., In a small bowl, whisk egg and water; brush over top and sides of pastry. Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately remove from the baking sheets. Let stand for 30 minutes before serving. Serve with crackers and fruit.

CORNMEAL PATE BRISEE

Steps:

• Place the flour, cornmeal, salt, and sugar in the bowl of a food processor, and pulse several times to combine. Add the butter, and process, until the mixture resembles coarse meal, about 10 seconds. With the machine running, pour the ice water through the feed tube in a slow, steady stream, until the dough just holds together (do not process for more than 30 seconds).
• Turn out dough onto a clean work surface. Divide in half, and place each half on a piece of plastic wrap. Flatten each to form a disk. Wrap, and refrigerate at least 1 hour or up to 1 day before using.

PARMESAN - COATED BRIE

Steps:

• Combine egg and water in a shallow dish and set aside. Combine bread crumbs and cheese in a shallow dish and set aside. Dip Brie in egg mixture, turning to coat all sides. Place in breadcrumb mixture, turning to coat all sides. Repite procedure. Chill at least 1 hour. Cook Brie in hot oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Garnish if desired. Serve with sliced bread (french) or crackers.

CREAMED CORN WITH PARMESAN

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat until it starts to shimmer (but not smoke), about 2 minutes. Add corn, and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and slightly browned, 7 to 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• Add cream and stock, and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened slightly, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Remove pan from heat, and stir in Parmesan. Transfer to a serving dish, and sprinkle with more Parmesan if desired.