Brie and Bacon in Pastry

Brie and Bacon in Pastry

Courtesy of National Pork Board 12 Servings • 20 Min. Prep Time • 20 Min. Cook Time • 20 Min. Marinate Time
Ingredients
4 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
1 sheet frozen puff pastry
1 (15 oz.) wheel Brie
1/4 c. toasted almonds, sliced
1/4 c. parsley, chopped
1 egg, beaten with 1 tsp. water

Directions:

1. Thaw pastry 20 min.; roll sheet out on a lightly floured surface to a 15-in. square and cut to a 15-in. circle.

2. Heat oven to 400°F. Slice Brie in half horizontally and layer with bacon, almonds and parsley. Place in center of pastry, trim away multiple cuts of pastry from the folds. Brush pastry edges with egg wash, pull up sides to enclose.

3. Place seam side down on ungreased baking sheet. If desired, decorate top with pastry scraps. Brush with egg wash. Bake for 20 min. Let stand 10 min. before serving.

* Recipe and photo courtesy of National Pork Board. For more recipes visit: www.PorkBeInspired.com

Nutrition:

Calories: 173; Total Fat: 14g; Saturated Fat: 7g; Cholesterol: 57mg; Total Carbs: 3g; Fiber: 1g; Protein: 10g; Sodium: 289mg;