Baked Brie

small wheel (8 inch) of good quality brie
1-2 cups of light brown sugar
7 ounces slivered almonds
baguettes or other crusty artisan French breads, thinly sliced

Preheat over to 375 degrees.

In a small oven-proof casserole pan (for table service), place the brie and pack brown sugar on the top and around the sides.

Press slivered almonds into the brown sugar.

Bake until the sugar melts and bubbles, and the almonds turn toasty light brown, 8-20 minutes.

Serve immediately beside a basket of thinly sliced baguette.

Alternative Preparation:
1 wheel of brie (8")
2 T brown sugar
2 T sliced almonds
1 pkg. refrigerated crescent rolls

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Unroll crescent rolls, seal seams and roll into a circle.

Place brie in center and top with brown sugar and almonds.

Bring sides of dough up to cover brie and seal.

Place in a round baking dish (one that can be used for serving) and bake for 11 to 13 minutes.

Cut into wedges to serve.