Description
A collection of easy and crowd-pleasing Thanksgiving appetizers and sides that can be prepared with minimal stress.
Ingredients
- 1 round of brie
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 1 egg (for wash)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- Pinch of salt
- Assorted crisp veggies (carrots, cucumber, snap peas, radishes)
- 1 cup feta
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 clove garlic
- Lemon zest
- Fresh dill or parsley
Instructions
- Toast pecans in a small skillet with butter, then stir in maple syrup and salt. Let cool slightly.
- Wrap brie in puff pastry, brush with egg, top with the pecan mixture, and bake at 400°F for about 20 minutes until golden. Let rest for 10 minutes before cutting.
- Blend feta, yogurt, olive oil, garlic, lemon zest, and herbs until creamy.
- Serve with chilled veggies and warm pita.
Notes
If you’re tight on time, skip the puff pastry and just warm the brie until gooey. Use a bowl of marinated olives and nuts as an alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American