Artichoke-Brie Focaccia - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 ounces brie cheese (1 round)
1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, water packed, drained and chopped
4 slices bacon, cooked, drained & crumbled
1 loaf italian focaccia bread, round loaf about 2 inches thick
fresh rosemary (optional)

Preparation

Split focaccia (to make a top and bottom, like a sandwich).
Place focaccia in a warm oven and heat just until crisp; remove and set aside.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Trim and discard rind from cheese; cut cheese into large pieces.
Place in a medium microwave-safe bowl; microwave on high for 30 to 45 seconds or until cheese begins to melt.
Stir in artichoke hearts and bacon.
Microwave cheese mixture on high for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes or until heated through, stirring once or twice.
Spread mixture on focaccia bottom.
Place focaccia top over mixture.
Place on baking sheet.
Bake, uncovered, 8 to 10 minutes or until heated through.
Cut into 4 x 1 inch strips or wedges. Garnish with rosemary if desired.