Baked Fontina
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Baked Fontina
Description
Baked Fontina is made with 1 1/2 pounds of fontina cheese, rind removed and cut into 1-inch cubes. These cheese pieces are arranged spaced out in a cast-iron pan and drizzled with olive oil for richness. A mixture of thinly sliced garlic, fresh minced thyme, and rosemary is sprinkled over the cheese, along with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
The pan is placed under a preheated broiler, positioned about 5 inches from the heat source on the bottom oven rack. Broiling for around six minutes melts the fontina, causing it to bubble and develop light browning on the surface, which adds flavor and a subtle crust. The aromatic herbs infuse the cheese during cooking.
This dish is best served immediately while warm and gooey, accompanied by chunks of crusty French baguette for dipping. The combination forms a rustic, flavorful cheese appetizer or snack, perfect for sharing.
The recipe is inspired by Ina Garten and emphasizes the use of high-quality olive oil and fresh herbs to complement the mild and creamy fontina cheese.
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 thyme minced, fresh
- 2 teaspoons rosemary fresh
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 1 Crusty baguette cut into chunks when ready to eat, French
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
- This recipe is inspired by Ina Garten and focuses on simple ingredients for maximum flavor.
- Use high-quality olive oil and fresh herbs to enhance the taste.
- Serve the baked cheese immediately with crusty French baguette chunks for dipping.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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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Overall Rating
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