Fried Deviled Brie
For best results, choose a wheel of
Brie that's fairly firm when you squeeze it gently.
Ingredients:
- 1 8 Ounce Brie of Camembert cheese, chilled
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons dry mustard
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 cup fine dry bread crumbs
- 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 1/3 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Oil for deep-fat frying
- Fresh herbs
- 1/2 cup jalapeno or other pepper jelly, warmed
Instructions:
Cut cheese into 8 wedges. Set aside. On a piece of waxed
paper, a small plate, or a small mixing bowl stir together flour and
mustand. In another small mixing bowl stir together egg and
milk. In another small mixing bowl stir together bread crumbs,
red pepper and black pepper.
Coat each piece of cheese in flour mixture. Dip into egg mixture
and coat with bread crumb mixture. Dip again into egg
mixture and then into bread crumb mixture.
Deep-fry coated cheese wedges into hot oil (365 degrees) for 30 to 60
seconds or till golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
Garnish with fresh herbs and serve with jelly. Makes 8 appetizer
servings.
Ben's changes:
- Mix hot sauce with egg and milk.
- Use a dipping sauce with the fried brie. This is made up of
a mixture of chalua (hot sauce), horseradish and sour cream.