BAKED FONTINA WITH GARLIC, OLIVE OIL, AND THYME

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a lovely appetizer from the Red Cat Cookbook, rather like a fondue without all the paraphenalia needed..just a skillet and good crusty bread! Use italian fontina, not dutch because the dutch won't melt properly for this

Provided by MarraMamba

Categories     Cheese

Time 13m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 lbs italian fontina, soft brown rind trimmed and discarded, cut into 1-inch dice
1/4 cup olive oil
6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon thyme
1 teaspoon chopped rosemary
salt
fresh ground black pepper
sliced country bread or roll

Steps:

  • Preheat the broiler.
  • For individual servings, divide the fontina among four 6-inch cast-iron pans.
  • Drizzle with olive oil and scatter the garlic, thyme, and rosemary over the cheese. Season with salt and pepper. For one large pan, use a 12-inch cast-iron skillet and follow the same directions.
  • Broil until the cheese is melted and bubbly, 6 to 7 minutes.
  • Serve each person an individual pan, setting it on a trivet or napkin, or serve from the 12-inch pan set in the center of the table, with the bread alongside for dunking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 791.5, Fat 66.8, SaturatedFat 34.7, Cholesterol 198.3, Sodium 1368.6, Carbohydrate 4.2, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 2.7, Protein 44.1

Jamsource Magazine
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. It needed more seasoning.


Manuel Vasques
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This dish was a bit too oily for my taste. I think I'll try it again with less olive oil.


Isaiah Mattingly
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my fontina didn't melt properly. Maybe I used the wrong type of cheese?


Dark Dimension Vader
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This recipe is a great way to impress your guests. It's elegant and delicious.


Stellar Bella
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I love that this dish can be made ahead of time. It's perfect for busy weeknights.


Shante Dixon
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This is the perfect comfort food. It's cheesy, garlicky, and oh-so-good.


Nisar Production
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I was a bit skeptical at first, but this dish really surprised me. It's so simple to make, yet so flavorful.


Udu
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This recipe is a keeper! It's now my go-to dish when I'm looking for a quick and easy appetizer.


Keke Gladys
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The fontina was melted and gooey and the garlic and thyme added a delicious flavor.


Lori Spencer
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a success. It's a great way to use up leftover fontina.


Amogelang Senoge
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This is the perfect appetizer for a party. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Elizabeth Edwards
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I'm not a huge fan of fontina, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so flavorful and cheesy.


Vicki Rhoton
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This dish was a hit at my dinner party. Everyone loved it!


Razaq
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Totally amazing! I'll never go back to regular fontina again.