Baked Brie with Mushrooms and Almonds

Delectable Brie never appeared more elegant than when bathed in a brandy sauce with mushrooms, almonds and tarragon. Serve this appetizer warm with baguette slices.

Ingredients
a.. 2 tablespoons butter
b.. 1 teaspoon crushed garlic
c.. 2 tablespoons slivered almonds
d.. 1 (8 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
e.. 1 tablespoon brandy
f.. 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
g.. 1 (8 ounce) wedge Brie cheese, coating removed

Directions
1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2 Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Mix in garlic and almonds,
heating until almonds are lightly browned. Stir in mushrooms and cook until tender,
about 5 minutes. Cover with brandy and sprinkle with tarragon.

3 Place Brie in a small baking dish. Pour the mushroom and brandy mixture over Brie.
Bake in the preheated oven 20 minutes, or until bubbly.

Makes 8 servings