Crusty Brie with Fresh Basil Tomato Coulis

Description
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
 * Source: With Love from Darling's Kitchen
 * Serves 4 as a small entree.

Ingredients

 * 1 pkg. underripe brie, cut into 4 wedges (8 oz)
 * flour, seasoned with salt, pepper and garlic powder
 * 1 egg, beaten
 * dry bread crumbs

Fresh Basil Tomato Coulis

 * 1 small onion, minced
 * 2 clove garlic, minced
 * ½ tsp sugar
 * 2 tsp oil
 * 6 Italian plum tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
 * ½ tsp sweet basil flakes
 * salt and pepper

Directions

 * 1) Dredge brie in flour, dip in beaten egg and coat thoroughly in bread crumbs.
 * 2) Make certain that the cheese is completely coated.
 * 3) Can be held at this point in the refrigerator.
 * 4) Just before serving, deep fry cheese for about 4 minutes, or until coating is golden.
 * 5) Serve at once with fresh basil sauce on the side.

Fresh Basil Tomato Coulis

 * 1) Sauté together first 4 ingredients until onions are transparent.
 * 2) Add the remaining ingredients and simmer sauce for 5 minutes.
 * 3) Store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
 * 4) Note: sauce can be prepared 1 day earlier.
 * 5) Cheese can be crumbed earlier in the day and fried before serving.