Brie And Leek Sandwiches

These make great tea sandwiches, appetizers or lunch!!

Preheat the oven to 375f.

Trim the crusts from the bread slcies and lay them on 2 baking sheets in a single layer.

Drizzle with 3 tbls.

Of the olive oil.

Bake until crisp and golden-5 to 7 minutes.

Remove from the oven and rub one side of each slice with the cut side of the garlic.

Heat the remaining tbls.

Of olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat.

Add the leeks , sugar , salt , and pepper , stir to coat , and saute until lightly browned-about 5 minutes.

Add the water , reduce the heat to low , cover , and simmer until soft-about 10 minutes more.

Set aside.

Spread each slice of toast on the garlic-coated side with an equal amount of brie , discarding the rind.

Cut each slice in half to form 2 rectangles.

Lay the leeks on one half and top with the other half.

Place on a baking sheet.

Atthis point the sandwiches can be covered with plastic wrap and refrigerated for up to 8 hours.

Bake , uncovered , until the cheese is melted-3 to 4 minutes from room temperature.

bread, olive oil, garlic, leeks, sugar, salt, black pepper, cold water, brie cheese