Best 4 Three Cheese Focaccia Recipes

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# Three Cheese Focaccia: A Delightful Italian Bread Perfect for Any Occasion

Indulge in the flavors of Italy with our three cheese focaccia, a delectable bread that combines the savory taste of three different cheeses with the crispy texture of focaccia. This versatile bread is perfect for any occasion, whether you're hosting a party, enjoying a casual lunch, or simply craving a satisfying snack. With its fluffy interior and golden brown crust, this focaccia is sure to impress your taste buds. Explore our collection of recipes to find the perfect three cheese focaccia recipe for you, ranging from classic to unique variations that incorporate a variety of herbs, vegetables, and even different types of cheese.

## Recipes Included:

1. **Classic Three Cheese Focaccia:** A traditional recipe that showcases the harmonious blend of mozzarella, Parmesan, and Asiago cheese.

2. **Sun-Dried Tomato and Goat Cheese Focaccia:** This variation introduces a tangy twist with the addition of sun-dried tomatoes and creamy goat cheese.

3. **Roasted Garlic and Herb Focaccia:** Infused with the aroma of roasted garlic and a medley of fresh herbs, this recipe elevates the classic focaccia to a new level of flavor.

4. **Caramelized Onion and Gruyère Focaccia:** Experience a sweet and savory combination with caramelized onions and nutty Gruyère cheese.

5. **Loaded Baked Potato Focaccia:** For a hearty and indulgent treat, this recipe incorporates all the flavors of a loaded baked potato into a cheesy focaccia.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

THREE FLAVOUR FOCACCIA



Three flavour focaccia image

This focaccia is not fussy. It's the kind of thing you can get excited about making on a Saturday afternoon and have great fun playing with the toppings. I often throw the ingredients in a food processor, whiz it up then leave it overnight. This bread, along with some lovely salad and cold leftover chicken, would also make a great dinner.

Provided by Jamie Oliver

Categories     Sides     Bread     Italian     Baking

Time 1h5m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 22

Dough
400 g strong white bread flour, plus extra for dusting
100 g fine ground semolina flour or strong white bread flour
1 sachet dried yeast
½ tablespoon golden caster sugar
300 ml lukewarm water
olive oil
extra virgin olive oil, to finish
Basil and cherry tomato topping
1 bunch of fresh basil, (30g)
1 large handful of ripe cherry tomatoes
white wine vinegar
2 cloves of garlic
Three-cheese and rosemary topping
30 g Taleggio cheese
1 small log goat's cheese
Parmesan cheese
1 sprig of fresh rosemary
Balsamic onion topping
2 red onions
a few sprigs of fresh thyme
balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Place the flours and ½ tablespoon of sea salt into a large bowl, and make a well in the middle. Add the yeast and sugar to the lukewarm water, and mix with a fork. Leave this for a few minutes and, when it starts to foam, slowly pour it into the well, mixing with a fork as you go.
  • As soon as all the ingredients come together, which may take a minute or so, knead vigorously for around 5 minutes until you have a smooth, springy, soft dough.
  • Lightly oil a large bowl with some olive oil and transfer the dough to the bowl. Dust with a little extra flour, cover with a tea towel and leave to prove in a warm place for 30 minutes until doubled in size.
  • While the dough is rising, preheat your oven to 220°C/425°F/gas 7 and prepare the toppings.
  • For the balsamic onion topping, finely slice the onions and pick the thyme leaves. Fry the onions and thyme in 2 tablespoons of olive oil over a low heat for about 5 minutes. Add 6 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar, reduce for a minute or two, then leave to cool.
  • For the basil and cherry tomato topping, pick and roughly chop the basil leaves and halve the tomatoes. Pop the basil and tomatoes into a bowl and season with sea salt and black pepper, a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a tiny splash of white wine vinegar. Peel and slice the garlic and mix into the bowl.
  • To cook the focaccia, as soon as the dough has risen, pound it, then place on a baking tray and spread it out to cover the tray. Push down roughly on top of the dough like a piano to make lots of rough dips and wells.
  • Divide the onion and the tomato toppings over two thirds of the focaccia.
  • For the three-cheese and rosemary topping, break up the Taleggio and the goat's cheese over the remaining third of the focaccia. Grate a handful of Parmesan cheese and pick the rosemary leaves. Sprinkle both over the final third and season with pepper. Finish with a good drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a sprinkle of sea salt.
  • Leave to prove for a further 20 minutes, then bake for 20 minutes, until golden on top and soft in the middle.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313 calories, Fat 10.3 g fat, SaturatedFat 3.9 g saturated fat, Protein 11.1 g protein, Carbohydrate 46.5 g carbohydrate, Sugar 6.5 g sugar, Sodium 0.86 g salt, Fiber 2.1 g fibre

DELICIOUSLY EASY GARLIC HERB FOCACCIA



Deliciously Easy Garlic Herb Focaccia image

Make focaccia in an hour. Or a little longer if your bread machine doesn't have a pizza cycle. Also great as a pizza dough! I personally use 2 cups unbleached bread flour and 1 cup whole wheat flour. As with most recipes I have created - they are a base on which to build.

Provided by Amy Beth McMaster

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes     Flat Bread Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup very warm water
3 tablespoons very warm water
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
3 cups bread flour
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons active dry yeast
6 cloves garlic, crushed, or more to taste
⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried parsley
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon herbes de Provence, or more to taste
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons water, 1 tablespoon olive oil, bread flour, white sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, and active dry yeast, respectively, in the pan of a bread machine. Select pizza cycle; press Start.
  • Combine crushed garlic and 1/3 cup olive oil in a small bowl. Set aside to let it steep, about 30 minutes.
  • Combine Parmesan cheese, parsley, onion powder, and herbes de Provence in another small bowl.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a large rimmed baking sheet with olive oil.
  • Deflate dough and turn out into the baking sheet. Stretch dough gently out to 1/2-inch thickness, using your fingers to make dimples that will hold the toppings.
  • Pour garlic and oil mixture onto dough and spread it evenly over the dough and edges with your hands. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese mixture evenly on top. Sprinkle dough with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and transfer from the baking sheet to a rack. Let cool, 5 minutes. Cut into squares with a pizza cutter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.5 calories, Carbohydrate 26.3 g, Cholesterol 5.9 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 310.8 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

VEGETABLE & CHEESE FOCACCIA



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My family eats this flavorful bread as fast as I can make it. Sometimes I add different herbs, red onion or crumbled bacon. It's one of my best recipes! -Mary Cass, Baltimore, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup water (70° to 80°)
4-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
4-1/2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1-1/4 teaspoons salt
3-1/4 cups bread flour
1-1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
TOPPING:
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon dried basil
2 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 cup frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In bread machine pan, place the first seven ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select dough setting (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1-2 tablespoons water or flour if needed). , When cycle is completed, turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Punch dough down. Roll into a 13x9-in. rectangle; transfer to a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. , For topping, brush dough with olive oil; sprinkle with basil. Layer with the tomatoes, onion and broccoli; sprinkle with salt, pepper and Parmesan cheese. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes. , Bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until golden brown and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 315mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

THREE CHEESE FOCACCIA



Three Cheese Focaccia image

Focaccia is a flat bread similar to a thick pizza crust. Buy the bread from the bakery of your grocery store and top it with extra cheese and seasonings. Everyone will think you went all out!

Provided by Chris from Kansas

Categories     Breads

Time 13m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 ounces loaf focaccia bread
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup shredded swiss cheese
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons parsley flakes
1/4-1/2 teaspoon rosemary, crushed

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400.
  • Place focaccia on ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Sprinkle evenly with cheese, parsley and rosemary.
  • Bake for 6 to 8 minutes or until cheese is melted.
  • Let stand 5 minutes. Cut into wedges.

Tips:

  • To ensure that the yeast is active and viable, proof it in warm water with a pinch of sugar before using. This will help to activate the yeast and get it working.
  • When kneading the dough, be gentle and avoid over-kneading. Over-kneading can make the dough tough and chewy.
  • Allow the dough to rise in a warm place until it has doubled in size. This will give the yeast time to work and produce gas, which will help to make the focaccia light and airy.
  • When dimpling the dough, use your fingers to gently press down into the dough, creating small indentations. This will help to create a crispy crust and allow the olive oil to pool in the dimples, adding flavor and richness.
  • Bake the focaccia in a preheated oven until it is golden brown and cooked through. The baking time will vary depending on the thickness of the focaccia, so keep an eye on it and adjust the baking time accordingly.

Conclusion:

Whether you are a seasoned baker or just starting out, this three-cheese focaccia recipe is a great option for a delicious and versatile bread. With its crispy crust, soft and fluffy interior, and flavorful cheese filling, this focaccia is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. Serve it as an appetizer, side dish, or main course, or simply enjoy it on its own. With its combination of simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this recipe is a great way to experience the joy of baking homemade bread.

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