Mozzarella Fonduta Recipes

Steps:

• Heat the milk and heavy cream in a medium saucepan over medium heat, being careful not to scorch the bottom. Beat the eggs in a medium bowl until homogenous, then set aside. When the milk mixture begins to simmer, add 1 ladleful to the eggs and whisk to combine. Repeat with 2 more ladlefuls, making sure to whisk thoroughly between each addition. Pour the egg mixture back into the simmering milk and reduce the heat to low. Cook, whisking, until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the heat and whisk in the mascarpone and fontina until melted. Transfer to a serving bowl and shave the truffle on top, if using. Serve with salami, garlic bread or your favorite crudites!

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 450 F. Arrange sliced Italian bread flat on a baking sheet.
• 2. Cover with foil. Set aside until ready to use.
• 3. Combine sour cream, thyme, red pepper, cayenne pepper, and four kinds of cheese in a large bowl. Blend thoroughly.
• 4. If serving family style, spray an 8" x 10" casserole dish with pan spray.
• 5. Then use a spatula to transfer the mixture. For individual servings, spray eight individual heat-resistant serving bowls, such as souffle cups, with pan spray and fill each with 1/2 cup of mixture. Place individual bowls on a baking sheet. Using a large spoon, spread cheese mixture to create an even surface.
• 6. Bake on center rack in oven.
• 7. After five minutes, place the baking sheet with bread, still covered, in the oven. Bake for an additional five minutes.
• 8. Remove bread and fonduta from the oven. Garnish with diced tomatoes and parsley. Arrange bread slices around the bowl(s) and serve immediately.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°. Brush an 8-in. cast iron or other ovenproof skillet with 1 tablespoon butter; set aside. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, mozzarella, fontina, cheddar and Parmesan cheeses, garlic, rosemary, thyme, pepper and remaining 2 tablespoons butter until combined. Spread into prepared skillet. Bake until bubbly and golden brown, 15-20 minutes. Serve with baguette slices, pita chips or vegetables.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
• Arrange sliced Italian bread flat on a baking sheet and cover with foil. Set aside until ready to use.
• Combine sour cream, thyme, red pepper, cayenne pepper and four cheeses in a large bowl and blend thoroughly.
• IF SERVING FAMILY-STYLE:.
• Spray an 8x10-inch casserole dish with pan spray, then use a spatula to transfer the mixture.
• FOR INDIVIDUAL SERVINGS:.
• Spray eight individual heat-resistant serving bowls, such as souffle cups, with pan spray and fill each with 1/2 cup of mixture. Place individual bowls on a baking sheet. Using a large spoon, spread cheese mixture to create an even surface.
• TO BAKE:.
• Place casserole dish or baking sheet with individual bowls on center rack in oven.
• After five minutes, place baking sheet with bread, still covered, on top rack in oven. Bake for an additional five minutes. Remove bread and fonduta from oven.
• TO SERVE:.
• Garnish casserole dish with diced tomatoes and parsley in center of fonduta or divide evenly among smaller bowls. Arrange bread slices around bowl(s) and serve immediately.
• *This recipe calls for one of these two cheeses to be smoked and one to be regular).

Steps:

• Arrange sliced Italian bread flat on a baking sheet and cover with foil. Set aside until ready to use.
• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
• Combine sour cream, thyme, red pepper, cayenne pepper and four cheeses in a large bowl and blend thoroughly.
• If serving family-style , spray an 8" x 10" casserole dish with pan spray, then use a spatula to transfer the mixture. For individual servings, spray eight individual heat-resistant serving bowls, such as soufflé cups, with pan spray and fill each with ½ cup of mixture. Place individual bowls on a baking sheet.
• Using a large spoon, spread cheese mixture to create an even surface.
• Place casserole dish or baking sheet with individual bowls on center rack in oven.
• After five minutes, place baking sheet with bread, still covered, on top rack in oven. Bake for an additional five minutes.
• Remove bread and fonduta from oven.
• Garnish casserole dish with diced tomatoes and parsley in center of fonduta or divide evenly among smaller bowls.
• Arrange bread slices around bowl(s) and serve immediately.