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Bottom of the Jar Pickled Vegetables and Brie

Recipe information

  • Yield

    4 appetizer-size portions

Ingredients

1 small round of Brie, 4 to 5 inches in diameter
Various bottoms of jars, such as olives, pickled vegetables, capers, roasted red peppers, sweet or hot pepper rings
Sliced baguette or whole-grain bread

Preparation

  1. Cut the top rind off of the Brie. Place the cheese on a microwave-safe plate and microwave on high for about 1 minute. While the cheese is in the microwave, chop the bottom-of-the-jar item or items. Use up to 1/2 cup of any mix of pickled items. Remove the warm cheese from the microwave and top with the chopped vegetables. Spread on the bread and enjoy!

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TagsBrieCheeseDairyOliveStarterSnackDinnerNut FreeGluten FreeVegetarianEasyQuickWeeknight Meals30 Minutes or Less5 Ingredients or FewerMicrowaveCookbooks
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