Artichoke-Brie Focaccia

This recipe dresses up store bought focaccia and is presented layered with a gooey cheese filling. Taken from the BH&G magazine.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Yields: 12 appetizers

Ingredients

• 8  ounces  brie cheese (1 round)
• 1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, water packed, drained and chopped
• 4  slices bacon, cooked, drained & crumbled
• 1  loaf  italian focaccia bread, round loaf about 2 inches thick
•  fresh rosemary (optional)

Directions

1. Split focaccia (to make a top and bottom, like a sandwich).
2. Place focaccia in a warm oven and heat just until crisp; remove and set aside.
3. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
4. Trim and discard rind from cheese; cut cheese into large pieces.
5. Place in a medium microwave-safe bowl; microwave on high for 30 to 45 seconds or until cheese begins to melt.
6. Stir in artichoke hearts and bacon.
7. Microwave cheese mixture on high for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes or until heated through, stirring once or twice.
8. Spread mixture on focaccia bottom.
9. Place focaccia top over mixture.
10. Place on baking sheet.
11. Bake, uncovered, 8 to 10 minutes or until heated through.
12. Cut into 4 x 1 inch strips or wedges. Garnish with rosemary if desired.