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ingredients Italian bread sour cream thyme red pepper cayenne pepper Mozzarella cheese Provolone cheese Parmesan cheese Pecorino-Romano cheese tomatoes fresh parsley
Viewed: 52 - Published at: 5 years agoIngredients
- Ingredients
- 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
Method
- 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 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.
- 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.
