Breaded Brie

Description
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Ingredients

 * 2 8-oz. wheels of Brie
 * 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
 * 2 Tbs. chopped fresh cilantro
 * 1 cup sliced toasted almonds
 * 2 cups all-purpose flour
 * 1 Tbs. white pepper
 * 2 cups buttermilk
 * Vegetable or peanut oil for frying
 * Jalapeño jelly for dipping
 * Apple or pear slices, optional

Directions
1. Cut each wheel of cheese into 6 equal-sized wedges. Combine breadcrumbs, cilantro and almonds, and set aside. Combine flour and white pepper in separate mixing bowl.

2. Coat cheese wedges in following order: flour mixture, buttermilk, flour mixture, buttermilk and breadcrumbs.

3. Heat oil to medium-high, or 350F. Add cheese, and cook about 1 1/2 minutes. Using tongs, remove from oil, and drain well on paper towels. Serve with jalapeño jelly for dipping and apple or pear slices, if desired.