Brie Parmesan Coated Food

BRIE IN PUFF PASTRY

Steps:

• Roll puff pastry into a 14-in. square. Spread jam into a 4-1/2-in. circle in center of pastry; place cheese over jam. Fold pastry around cheese; trim excess dough. Pinch edges to seal. Place seam side down on ungreased baking sheet. Beat egg and water; brush over pastry., Cut the trimmed pastry pieces into decorative shapes and place on top; brush with egg mixture if desired. Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until puffed and golden brown. Serve warm with apple slices.

BAKED ITALIAN CHICKEN BREAST WITH BRIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Pour white wine and water into a 9x13-inch baking dish.
• Mix oregano, black pepper, and salt together in a bowl; massage oregano mixture onto both sides of chicken breasts. Arrange coated chicken breasts in the baking dish; sprinkle with red pepper flakes.
• Bake chicken in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Place tomatoes, mushrooms, and garlic around the chicken breasts; sprinkle 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese over chicken and vegetables. Continue baking until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 15 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
• Sprinkle remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese over chicken; top each chicken breast with 1 slice prosciutto and 2 to 3 slices Brie cheese diagonally atop prosciutto.
• Bake until Brie cheese is melted, 5 to 10 minutes.

BRIE AND PARMESAN POLENTA

Steps:

• Bring 5 1/2 cups water, salt, and garlic to boil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Gradually add cornmeal, whisking until smooth. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until thick and creamy, whisking constantly, about 8 minutes. Stir in Brie and half of Parmesan cheese. Season to taste with cayenne pepper, white pepper, and nutmeg. Whisk until polenta thickens slightly, about 2 minutes. Transfer to large bowl. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese and serve. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Cover and let stand at room temperature. Rewarm in 450°F oven for 10 minutes, thinning with more water if needed.)

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.