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dijon Feb 18, 2013 04:54 PM

What to do with Brie log?

bought it but haven't used it, any ideas for incorporating into a meal?

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    dijon Feb 19, 2013 06:13 AM

    Thanks for the ideas everyone, I think it might go on the grilled sandwich tomorrow night.

    1. Bacardi1 Feb 18, 2013 05:58 PM

      I've never heard of a "Brie log". How is it made? Is it real Brie, or a pasteurized cheese product?

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      1. re: Bacardi1
        sunshine842 Feb 19, 2013 12:07 AM

        if it's in a log, it's not real (AOP) Brie.

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          dijon Feb 19, 2013 06:10 AM

          The President Brie log is widely distributed, I believe it is made near us in WI, parent corp is French and made under strong French quality controls, its good but not made in France. Same brie as the rounds but shaped in a log for easy cracker portioning and sold over the holdays.

          1. re: dijon
            HillJ Feb 19, 2013 06:11 AM

            I bought a few over the holidays and found the President Brie log a decent table cheese. At room temp it was smooth and creamy and easily spread on crackers.

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              Bacardi1 Feb 19, 2013 09:39 AM

              Thanks!

          2. HillJ Feb 18, 2013 05:22 PM

            Roll it in paprika, chopped fresh herbs or nuts served with crackers.
            Served it with honey or honeycomb and apricot jam
            Add it to the center of a pitted sliced date wrapped in bacon and bake
            Break it up into crumbs and sprinkle it on a salad
            Add pieces to scrambled eggs
            Use a slice in eggs benedict

            1. juliejulez Feb 18, 2013 05:20 PM

              I love panini made with brie... like with fig jam and chicken.

              1. boogiebaby Feb 18, 2013 05:17 PM

                I usually use the logs, sliced, with crackers.

                I cook with the wedges, rind removed. I make some amazing mashed potatoes with garlic, green onions, and cubed Brie. Not healthy but amazingly good. I make it once a year on thanksgiving,

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                  docfood Feb 18, 2013 05:07 PM

                  cover it with fig jam or chutney, sprinkle with almonds and wrap in puff pastry. Bake and enjoy with wine and friends.

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