Brie and Leek Sandwiches Recipe

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Brie and Leek Sandwiches
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Ingredients
9
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Nutrition
522
Calories
Total time
35
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 16 slices bread (each about 5 inches square)
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, halved
  • 6 leeks , cut into 4 inch lengths,then sliced into thirds lengthwise,and separated into strips
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/3 cup cold water
  • 1 1/2 lbs ripe brie cheese

Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 375*F.
  2. Trim the crusts from the bread slcies and lay them on 2 baking sheets in a single layer.
  3. Drizzle with 3 tbls.
  4. Of the olive oil.
  5. Bake until crisp and golden-5 to 7 minutes.
  6. Remove from the oven and rub one side of each slice with the cut side of the garlic.
  7. Heat the remaining tbls.
  8. Of olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat.
  9. Add the leeks, sugar, salt, and pepper, stir to coat, and saute until lightly browned-about 5 minutes.
  10. Add the water, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until soft-about 10 minutes more.
  11. Set aside.
  12. Spread each slice of toast on the garlic-coated side with an equal amount of brie, discarding the rind.
  13. Cut each slice in half to form 2 rectangles.
  14. Lay the leeks on one half and top with the other half.
  15. (If desired, cut in half again to form squares.) Place on a baking sheet.
  16. *Atthis point the sandwiches can be covered with plastic wrap and refrigerated for up to 8 hours.
  17. Bake, uncovered, until the cheese is melted-3 to 4 minutes from room temperature, 5 to 6 minutes from the refrigerator.
  18. Makes 16 sandwiches.
  19. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 522.4 Kcal (2187 kJ)
Calories from fat 287.45 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 31.94g 49%
Cholesterol 85.03mg 28%
Sodium 961.56mg 40%
Potassium 324.52mg 7%
Total Carbs 34.59g 12%
Sugars 5.78g 23%
Dietary Fiber 6.41g 26%
Protein 25.4g 51%
Vitamin C 8.2mg 14%
Iron 5mg 28%
Calcium 581.6mg 58%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 231.08 Kcal (967 kJ)
Calories from fat 127.15 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.13g 49%
Cholesterol 37.61mg 28%
Sodium 425.34mg 40%
Potassium 143.55mg 7%
Total Carbs 15.3g 12%
Sugars 2.56g 23%
Dietary Fiber 2.83g 26%
Protein 11.24g 51%
Vitamin C 3.6mg 14%
Iron 2.2mg 28%
Calcium 257.3mg 58%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 12.3
    Points
  • 14
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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