Baked Fontina
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Baked Fontina
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Baked Fontina cheese dip inspired by Ina Garten, the Barefoot Contessa. This easy holiday appetizer is made with Italian fontina cheese, olive oil, and fresh spices, all baked to bubbly perfection and served with crusty French Bread.
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds fontina cheese , rind removed and 1-inch diced
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil (high quality olive oil works best)
- 6 cloves garlic , thinly sliced
- 1 Tablespoon fresh thyme , minced
- 2 teaspoons fresh Rosemary
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 Crusty french baguette , cut into chunks when ready to eat
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Instructions
- Before preheating the oven, move one oven rack and place it about 5 inches from the heat. (on the bottom rack)
- Turn the broiler oven on high.
- Assemble your Fontina cheese cubes in the bottom of a large cast-iron pan. Be sure to space them apart. Drizzle olive oil on top of the cheese.
- In a small bowl, combine garlic, fresh thyme, and fresh rosemary. Sprinkle the mixture over the cheese and olive oil.
- Add salt and pepper and place the pan under the broiler for about 6 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and starts to brown.
- Serve immediately with the French baguette.
Notes
- Recipe inspired by Ina Garten, Food Network.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
254kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Cholesterol
65mg
(22%)
Sodium
648mg
(27%)
Potassium
45mg
(1%)
Vitamin A
545IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
1.4mg
(2%)
Calcium
317mg
(32%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 254 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 254kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 65mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 648mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 45mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 545IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 1.4mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 317mg | 32% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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