This baked brie with caramelized onions and pepper jelly is the ultimate easy appetizer. Rich, melty, and perfect for holidays, parties, or last-minute entertaining
When you need an easy, show-stopping appetizer that works for holidays, girls’ night, or a casual charcuterie spread, my Baked Brie with Caramelized Onions is always a winner. The creamy, melty cheese pairs beautifully with sweet golden onions and a touch of pepper jelly for the perfect balance of rich, savory, and subtly spicy. It’s the kind of recipe that looks impressive, but takes just minutes of hands-on time!
To scoop up all that warm, gooey brie, I love serving it with homemade crispy crackers made from wonton wrappers, tortillas, or even pita bread. They bake up in under 10 minutes and add the perfect crunch without any extra fuss. And if you’re as brie-obsessed as I am, you can easily mix and match this recipe with other favorites, like my Hot Honey Baked Brie or Baked Brie with Apple Cherry Compote, to create a trio of irresistible appetizers.
Ingredients
- Brie cheese: A soft, creamy, and mild flavored cheese, you can use a wheel or wedge of brie for this dish.
- Onion: A yellow or whit onion caramelizes to be deliciously sweet.
- Pepper jelly: Use mild or a slightly more spicy pepper jelly, whatever is your preference.
- Wonton wrappers: They bake to be super crispy and make for a fun twist on a classic chip.
- Spices: Rosemary, salt, and pepper flavor the wonton chips to pair well with the sweet and savory baked brie.
How to Make Baked Brie with Caramelized Onions
Step 1. In a sauté pan over medium high heat, cook your sliced onions in olive oil and a sprinkle of salt and pepper.
Step 2. Sauté for around 15 minutes until the onions are golden and caramelized, stirring often so they don’t burn.
Step 3. Then cut your wonton wrappers into triangles with a sharp knife and lay out in a single layer on a baking sheet.
Step 4. Next brush the wonton triangles with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and rosemary. Bake until golden and crispy in the oven at 350 degrees.
Step 5. Then place your wheel of brie in the center of a baking dish, and top with the pepper jelly and caramelized onions.
Step 6. Bake at 350 until for around 15 minutes until the cheese starts to melt and bubble.
Serve alongside the rosemary seasoned wonton chips, baguette slices, or crackers, and enjoy your Baked Brie with Caramelized Onions!
More Holiday Appetizers
- Butternut Squash Crostini with Whipped Goat Cheese
- Cucumber Pico de Gallo
- Crispy Oven Baked Egg Rolls
- Vegan Stuffed Mushrooms
- Hummus and Hushwee Pinwheels
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Instructions
- Heat half of the olive oil (2 tablespoons) over medium high heat in a deep skillet and add onion slices. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste and saute until golden brown and caramelized, about 15 minutes, stirring frequently.1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 1 medium onion, salt and pepper to taste
- Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with foil. Using a pastry brush, gently brush both sides of the wonton wrappers with olive oil and sprinkle with rosemary and salt and pepper to taste. Bake until golden brown and crispy, about 7-9 minutes.1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 16 wonton wrappers, 2 tablespoons rosemary, salt and pepper to taste
- Place brie in the center of a baking dish and top with caramelized onions and pepper jelly. Bake in 350 degree onion until warm and starting to melt, about 15-20 minutes. Serve with wonton crisps.8 ounces brie cheese, 1/4 cup pepper jelly (mild or hot)
Liz’s Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
You can prepare the ingredients ahead of time, and even assemble it in the baking dish, but I would wait to bake until right before you serve it.
The best way is going to be the oven, for the most even heat. If you’re in a pinch, you could also pop it in the microwave. But I recommend the oven method!
Yes! The rind is totally edible and I leave it on when baking a wheel or just a wedge of brie. It also helps to hold the cheese together while it melts!
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