Score the brie

• Place the brie wheel in a small baking dish.
• Score the top of the brie with a knife, digging in to make deep slits so the butter can seep inside.

Make the garlic butter

• Melt the butter.
• Add 1 to 2 minced garlic cloves, depending on how garlicky you want it.
• Season with salt and pepper if desired.

Bake

• Pour the warm garlic butter mixture over the scored brie so it seeps into the slits.
• Bake until the brie is warm and melty.

Finish and serve

• Once out of the oven, top with fresh thyme if you'd like.
• Serve warm and enjoy.