Phyllo-wrapped brie and mushrooms

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
cupSliced mushrooms
1eachTb butter or margarine
1eachTb dry sherry
1teaspoonWorcestershire sauce
¼teaspoonDried thyme, crushed
dashPepper
2eachesTb fine dry bread crumbs
4eachesSheets phyllo, thawed
3eachesTb butter or margarine, thawed
ounceRound Brie
Apple or pear wedges or crackers

Directions

MAKES: 6 SERVINGS

Cook mushrooms in 1 tb buttr till tender. Stir in sherry, Worcestershire, thyme and pepper. Cook, uncovered, until liquid evaporates, about 1 minute. Remove from heat, stir in bread crumbs.

Set aside to cool. Lightly brush one sheet phyllo with some of the 3 Tb butter. Place another sheet of phyllo on top and brush with butter. Repeat with last two sheets. Cut 9½-10" circle; discard trimmings. Slice Brie in half horizontally (into 2 circles). PLace one half in center of phyllo stack. Spread with about half the mushroom filling. Top with the other Brie and remaining mushroom mixture. Wrap phyllo up and over filling, pleating as needed to cover. Brush with remaining butter. Place in a shallow baking pan.

Bake at 400~ avout 20 minutes or until golden. Serve at once with fruit or crackers. Source: BH&G Holiday Appetizers 1994 Carolyn Shaw's Collection 11-5-94

Submitted By CAROLYN SHAW On 11-08-94