Best Smoked Mozzarella Fonduta Recipes

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Provided by Cook4_6

Categories European

Time 25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 loaf Italian bread, sliced into 1/4 inch slices (such as ciabatta or semolina)
1 cup sour cream (Do not substitute light or fat free)
1 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese or 3 cups smoked mozzarella cheese, cheese*
3 cups shredded smoked provolone cheese or 3 cups provolone cheese, cheese*
3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons grated romano cheese
8 teaspoons fresh diced tomatoes
chopped fresh parsley

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).

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Provided by CookingLaura

Categories Cheese

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 loaf Italian bread, sliced into 1/4 inch slices
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 cups mozzarella cheese or 3 cups smoked mozzarella cheese, shredded
3 cups smoked provolone cheese (one smoked, one not) or 3 cups provolone cheese, shredded (one smoked, one not)
3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons grated pecorino romano cheese
8 teaspoons tomatoes, diced
chopped fresh parsley

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 466, Fat 30.1, SaturatedFat 17.9, Cholesterol 83.9, Sodium 967.9, Carbohydrate 21.9, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 2.2, Protein 26.6

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Provided by Stefanie Wilson

Categories Spreads

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pkg Italian bread, sliced into 1/4 inch slices
1 c sour cream
1 tsp thyme
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
3 c shredded mozzarella or smoked mozzerella*
3 c shredded provolone or smoked provolone*
3 Tbsp grated Parmesan
3 Tbsp grated Romano
8 tsp fresh diced tomatoes
fresh chopped parsley
NOTE:
*this recipe calls for one of these two cheeses to be smoked and one to be regular

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.

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Provided by MichelleF

Number Of Ingredients 10

Optional garnish:
8 oz block mozzarella cheese, shredded
8 oz block deli provolone cheese, shredded
½ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
8 oz block cream cheese, softened
1 tsp Italian seasoning
¼ tsp smoked paprika
1/8 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1 Roma tomato, diced
1 TB chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

Preheat oven to 450. In a large bowl, combine the cheeses & seasonings using a mixer or spatula. Spray a 1 ½ quart baking dish or pie dish with cooking spray. Spread the cheese mixture into the dish. Bake 15 minutes until all the cheese is melted, bubbling, & slightly browned on top. Garnish with tomato & parsley, if desired. Serve with toasted Italian or French bread, Tostito chips, or pita chips.