Smoked Mozzarella Fonduta Food

SMOKED MOZZARELLA FONDUTA

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. Mix well.
• Transfer to a 10" round skillet or 11x7" baking dish. Bake at 450 degrees for 10 minutes, or until the cheese is lightly browned and bubbly.
• Top with diced tomatoes and parsley, if desired.
• Serve while warm with sliced Italian bread.

MOZZARELLA FONDUTA

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, bring the tomato-basil sauce and red pepper flakes to a simmer over medium heat. Cook uncovered until thick, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the basil.
• Preheat the broiler.
• Place six 5-ounce ramekins on a baking sheet. Divide the sauce equally among the ramekins. Divide the prosciutto among the ramekins. Place the slices of mozzarella between 3 paper towels to absorb any excess moisture. Place the slices of mozzarella on top of the prosciutto. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle the Gruyere on top.
• Broil until the cheese is melted and golden brown, 5 to 8 minutes. Serve with grilled bread.

SMOKED MOZZARELLA FONDUTA

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.

OG SMOKED MOZZARELLA FONDUTA

Steps:

• *Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
• *Spray small casserole dish or pie plate with cooking spray.
• *Combine sour cream,thyme, red pepper, cayenne and all 4 cheeses in large bowl, mix well.
• *Place in oven on center rack for about 10 minutes(will start to bubble).
• *Place baguettes on cooking sheet and place on top rack for 5 minutes along with fonduta, watch bread carefully.
• *Remove form oven, fonduta will be bubbly and slightly browned on top, garnish with tomatoes and parsley in center of dish, place baguettes around -- and enjoy -- it is truly heavenly.
• (If you like spicy, increase cayenne to 1/2 tsp).

OLIVE GARDEN SMOKED MOZZARELLA FONDUTA

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).

OLIVE GARDEN SMOKED MOZZARELLA FONDUTA

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.

BAKED SMOKED MOZZARELLA & TOMATO

Steps:

• Preheat your oven broiler.
• Grease a small ovenproof dish with 1/2 teaspoon olive oil.
• Layer half of the mozzarella, all the tomatoes, season with basil, garlic, salt, & pepper, top with rest of mozzarella.
• Drizzle with 1/2 teaspoon virgin olive oil.
• Place on the middle rack under your broiler for 5-7 minutes or until the mozzarella is melted and bubbly around the edges.
• Serve hot.