Bacon Pecan Baked Brie

SERVINGS: 4 to 6 servings

INGREDIENTS:

• 4 strips bacon, cooked and finely chopped
• 1/4 cup candied pecans, finely chopped
• 8 ounce round Brie or Camembert
• Pinch kosher salt
• Couple grinds black pepper
• 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped
• Crostini or crackers, for serving

INSTRUCTIONS:

Preheat the oven to 350 F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.

Combine the bacon and pecans in a small bowl. Set aside.

Slice the rind off the top of the cheese. Place on prepared sheet pan. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and thyme.

Bake until bubbly and melted, about 15 minutes. Let cool 3 minutes before using a wide spatula to carefully transfer to a serving dish or platter.

Top with bacon-pecan mixture and thyme leaves. Serve with crostini or crackers.