FIVE-CHEESE FONDUTA

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If five cheese fonduta isn't one of the most mouthwatering foods of all time, I don't know what is! Swap out any cheeses you don't like for your favorites. -Cheri Gilmore, Festus, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3 tablespoons melted butter, divided
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 cup shredded fontina cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Optional: Toasted French bread baguette slices, baked pita chips or Assorted fresh vegetables

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237 calories, Fat 20g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 402mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 11g protein.