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Melted Camembert with Garlic and Herbs (Perfect Appetizer)
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Melted Camembert with Garlic and Herbs (Perfect Appetizer)
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Melted Camembert with Garlic and Herbs (Perfect Appetizer)

Indulge in this quick and easy melted Camembert appetizer, infused with garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes, then baked until gooey and bubbly. Perfect for sharing with friends and family, served hot with crusty baguette slices.
#Appetizer
#Cheese
#Easy
#Quick
#Vegetarian
#French-inspired
#Snack
Camembert Ready for Cuts
Camembert Ready for Cuts

Recipe Information

5m
Prep Time
12m
Cook Time
17m
Total Time
4
Servings
Easy
European
English
Nutrition (per serving)
157
Calories
7g
Protein
7g
Carbs
11g
Fat
Seasoned Camembert Before Baking
Seasoned Camembert Before Baking

Ingredients

  • Camembert cheese
    (approx. 120 g)

    1 piece

  • Garlic
    (finely chopped)

    1 clove

  • Olive oil

    1 tbsp

  • Baguette
    (for serving)

    1 piece

  • Oregano
    (dried)

    a pinch

  • Red pepper flakes

    a pinch
Servings: 4
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Melted Baked Camembert
Melted Baked Camembert

Instructions

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  • 1

    Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a small baking dish with parchment paper and place the Camembert cheese in the center. Using a sharp knife, make 5-7 mm deep cuts in the top surface of the cheese in a crosshatch pattern.
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    Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a small baking dish with parchment paper and place the Camembert cheese in the center. Using a sharp knife, make 5-7 mm deep cuts in the top surface of the cheese in a crosshatch pattern.
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    Ensure cuts are deep enough for flavors to penetrate but not too deep to cut through the base of the cheese.
  • 2

    Sprinkle the chopped garlic evenly over the cut surface of the Camembert. Follow with a pinch of dried oregano and red pepper flakes according to your taste. Drizzle the olive oil generously over the top of the cheese.
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    Sprinkle the chopped garlic evenly over the cut surface of the Camembert. Follow with a pinch of dried oregano and red pepper flakes according to your taste. Drizzle the olive oil generously over the top of the cheese.
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    Adjust seasoning amounts to your taste. A little extra olive oil helps with melting and flavor infusion.
  • 3

    Transfer the baking dish with the seasoned Camembert to the preheated oven. Bake for approximately 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is visibly soft, gooey, and bubbly.
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    Transfer the baking dish with the seasoned Camembert to the preheated oven. Bake for approximately 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is visibly soft, gooey, and bubbly.
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    Bake until the cheese is visibly soft and gooey, but not burnt. Keep an eye on it, as oven temperatures can vary.
  • 4

    Carefully remove the baked Camembert from the oven. Serve immediately directly from the baking dish, accompanied by slices of fresh baguette for dipping.
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    Carefully remove the baked Camembert from the oven. Serve immediately directly from the baking dish, accompanied by slices of fresh baguette for dipping.
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    Serve immediately for the best melted cheese experience. Offer other dippers like crackers or fruit if desired.
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