Description

Hey friends, Beau here! Forget fancy platters—this skillet of joy is the ultimate party hero. Picture a warm cast-iron skillet filled with creamy, melty brie cheese, swirled with tart-sweet cranberry sauce, surrounded by buttery, pull-apart biscuits. About 30 minutes, a handful of ingredients, and you’re the star of any gathering.

Ingredients

Scale

Main Dish:

1 (8 oz) wheel of brie cheese, rind removed
½ cup whole-berry cranberry sauce (homemade or canned)
1 can refrigerated biscuit dough (Grands or similar)
2 tbsp melted butter
1 tsp fresh chopped rosemary or thyme (or ½ tsp dried)

Optional Twists:

1–2 tbsp finely diced jalapeño + 2 tbsp bacon bits (for heat & bacon)
¼ cup chopped walnuts + fig jam instead of cranberry (for fig & walnut version)
Everything bagel seasoning (savory twist)
Zest of one orange (bright citrus zing)

Instructions

1. Preheat & Prep

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Lightly grease a 9-inch oven-safe skillet with butter or cooking spray.

2. Prepare the Biscuits

Cut each biscuit into quarters.
Arrange the pieces in a single layer around the outer edge of the skillet to form a ring.

3. Add the Center

Cube the brie and place it in the center of the skillet.
Dollop cranberry sauce over the brie. Swirl lightly if desired.

4. The Golden Touch

Brush the tops of biscuit pieces with melted butter.
Sprinkle chopped rosemary or thyme over biscuits and cheese.

5. Bake

Bake for 20–25 minutes until biscuits are golden brown and brie is melted and bubbly.
Optional: bake 2–3 extra minutes if starting with a cold skillet.

6. Serve

Serve warm directly from the skillet.
Use biscuits, apple/pear slices, baguette slices, or crackers for dipping.

Notes

Make-Ahead: Cube brie, prepare cranberry sauce, and arrange biscuits. Refrigerate separately. Assemble, brush with butter, and bake when ready.
Cheese Firming Hack: Freeze brie for 15–20 minutes before cubing for easy handling.
Reheating: If the cheese cools, reheat at 350°F for 5–10 minutes to restore gooey perfection.
Cheese Substitutes: Camembert works beautifully; soft goat cheese gives a tangy twist.
No Skillet? Any 9-inch pie dish or similar works fine.

Nutrition

Calories: 220 Cal Per Serving
Fat: 13g
Carbohydrates: 20g