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Strawberry & Brie Bites

A close-up view of strawberry and brie bites

Dotdash Meredith

Strawberries, Brie cheese, fresh basil and balsamic vinegar come together in this addictive one-bite appetizer recipe.

Prep/Cook Time: 15 Minutes, Servings: 12

Ingredients

12 small fresh strawberries, hulled
12 fresh basil leaves
3 ounces Brie cheese, cut into 12 small pieces (about ½-by-1-inch)
2 teaspoons balsamic glaze

Directions

Thread a strawberry, basil leaf and piece of cheese onto each of 12 toothpicks. Drizzle with balsamic glaze just before serving.

Nutritional Information

Per Serving: 28 calories; 2 g fat (1 g sat, 1 g mono); 7 mg cholesterol; 1 g carbohydrate; 0 g added sugars; 1 g total sugars; 2 g protein; 0 g fiber; 45 mg sodium; 28 mg potassium

© Dotdash Meredith. All rights reserved. Used with permission.

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