Crab-Brie Cheese Ball

This is no ordinary cheese ball! The phyllo-wrapped, baked Brie always wows the crowd at parties I host for the employees and customers of my small business. —Jody Issod, Marlborough, Massachusetts

Directions In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Shape into a ball; set aside. Place one sheet of phyllo dough on a work surface. (Keep remaining dough covered with plastic wrap...

Ingredients

• 1 can (6 ounces) lump crabmeat, drained
• 1/4 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
• 1 green onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 16 sheets phyllo dough (14 inch x 9 inch sheet size)
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1 round (8 ounces) Brie cheese, rind removed
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon water
• Assorted crackers