Celebration Brie Bowl

This Celebration Brie Bowl is the ultimate appetizer for any occasion! Imagine golden, crispy sourdough bread paired with gooey, melted Brie cheese, topped with caramelized onions, sweet fig jelly, crispy pancetta, and a drizzle of honey. Whether it’s a family gathering or a cozy night in, this dish is guaranteed to impress and delight everyone at the table.

Instructions

Prepare the Grill

1. 01

   Set up your Kamado Joe Classic II for indirect grilling and stabilize the temperature at 350°F.

Prepare the Bread Bowl

2. 02

   Cut a circular top out of the sourdough bread boule and hollow out the center to fit the Brie wheel.

3. 03

   Dice the removed bread into bite-sized pieces for dipping.

4. 04

   Make vertical cuts around the bread's outer edge to create easy pull-apart pieces for dipping.

Prepare the Brie

5. 05

   Slice off a thin layer from the top and bottom of the Brie wheel to remove the rind.

Assemble the Bread Bowl

6. 06

   Fill the bottom of the bread with caramelized onions.

7. 07

   Place the Brie wheel on top of the onions.

8. 08

   Spread the maple balsamic fig jelly evenly over the Brie.

Grill the Brie Bowl

9. 09

   Place the assembled bread bowl on the Kamado Joe and cook for 30 minutes or until the Brie is fully melted and gooey.

Add Toppings

10. 10

    Remove the bread bowl from the grill. Top with crispy pancetta and drizzle generously with honey.

Serve and Enjoy

11. 11

    Dive in immediately, pulling apart the bread and enjoying the melty Brie with the crispy pancetta and sweet honey.

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