Baked Brie with Almonds

• 1/4 cup sliced almonds
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 8 ounces brie round
• salt and pepper
• 1 loaf sourdough bread or French bread
• fresh strawberry slices
• fresh pear, slices

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 300 degrees.

2. 2

   Melt butter in a small skillet over medium heat.

3. 3

   Add almonds and saute until golden; remove from heat.

4. 4

   Place Brie in a small baking dish; season with salt and pepper.

5. 5

   Top with toasted almonds.

6. 6

   Bake at 300 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes or until Brie is golden.

7. 7

   Wrap bread in aluminum foil and warm in oven while Brie bakes.