Smoked Mozzarella Fonduta Recipes

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.

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.

OLIVE GARDEN SMOKED MOZZARELLA FONDUE

Steps:

• Combine sour cream, thyme, red pepper, cayenne pepper and four cheeses into a large bowl and blend thoroughly.
• Pour into a sprayed 9x9 casserole dish.
• Place on center rack in oven.
• Bake 10 minutes.
• Garnish with diced tomatoes and parsley in center of dish.
• Serve with toasted bread rounds.