Smokey Brie Spread

Five ingredients. A food processor. Maybe ten minutes of your life. That’s all it takes to make a cheese spread that’ll have people cornering you at the party for the recipe.

Crispy bacon gets blitzed first, then cream cheese and room-temperature brie go in until the whole thing is velvety smooth. A splash of milk loosens it up and a hit of lemon juice cuts through all that richness.

Spread it on crackers, crostini, or sliced baguette. Or honestly, just eat it off a spoon. No judgment here.

Kitchen Tips

• Make sure the brie is truly at room temperature before blending. Cold brie stays lumpy no matter how long you process it.
• Fry the bacon until it shatters when you snap it. Chewy bacon makes a grainy spread.
• This keeps well in the fridge for up to three days, so it’s a great make-ahead option for entertaining.