Ingredients: 3 C shredded smoked mozzarella cheese* 3 C shredded provolone cheese* 1 C sour cream 1 t. dried thyme 1/2 t. red pepper flakes 1/4 t. cayenne pepper 3 T. grated romano cheese 3 T. grated parmesan cheese diced roma tomatoes and chopped fresh parsley for garnishing, if desired. I leave these out 1 loaf Italian or French bread, sliced into pieces. I prefer them a bit thicker- 1/2 inch or so
* Note: You can use either smoked mozzarella or smoked provolone, but just use one of the cheese smoked. Otherwise the flavor gets a bit overwhelming.
Directions: Pre-heat the oven to 450°.
Grate the cheese and set in a large bowl. Mix together the mozzarella, provolone, sour cream and spices until well combined.
Lightly oil a 9x9 glass pan. Pour the cheese mixture into the pan and bake for about 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, slice the bread into 1/4 inch thick slices (or however thick you'd prefer). Set them on a lightly greased cookie sheet.
Add the bread into the oven and bake both the fondue and bread for another 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and slightly bubbly on the edges and the bread is toasted.
Garnish with tomato & parsley and serve. (I skip the garnish)
Source: Unsure- I believe I got the recipe straight from Olive Garden's website a few years ago. |