BAKED FONTINA CHEESE

Baked Fontina Cheese image

Provided by KathyP53

Time 18m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 lbs Fontina cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/4 cup olive oil
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme leave
1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary leaf
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
crusty French bread

Steps:

Preheat broiler.
Combine garlic, thyme, and rosemary in small bowl and set aside. Spread cheese cubes in bottom of cast iron skillet and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with garlic-herb mixture, then with salt and pepper. Place skillet under broiler and broil until cheese is melting, bubbling, and starting to brown, about 6-8 minutes.
Serve immediately with crusty bread for dunking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 790.7, Fat 66.6, SaturatedFat 34.6, Cholesterol 197.7, Sodium 1800.4, Carbohydrate 4.6, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 2.7, Protein 44