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Olive Garden's Smoked Mozzarella Fonduta Recipe

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Ingredients

8 tsps fresh sliced tomatoes .
sliced fresh parsley .
1 c sour cream (Do not substitute light or fat free) .
3 c shredded mozzarella cheese or smoked mozzarella cheese, cheese* .
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper .
1 tsp thyme .
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes .
1 loaf Italian bread, sliced into 1/4 inch slices (such as ciabatta or semolina) .
TO SERVE .
3 tbsps grated parmesan cheese .
3 tbsps grated romano cheese .
3 c shredded smoked provolone cheese or provolone cheese, cheese*

Directions

Step #1 Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
Step #2 Arrange sliced Italian bread flat on a baking sheet & cover with foil wrap.
Step #3 Set aside until ready to use.
Step #4 Combine sour cream, thyme, red pepper, cayenne pepper & four cheeses In a large-ish bowl & mix thoroughly.
Step #5 IF SERVING FAMILY-STYLE:.
Step #6 Spray an 8x10-inch casserole dish with pan spray, then use a spatula to transfer the mixture.
Step #7 FOR INDIVIDUAL SERVINGS:.
Step #8 Spray eight individual heat-resistant serving bowls, such as souffle c, with pan spray & fill each with 1/2 c of mixture.
Step #9 Place individual bowls on a baking sheet.
Step #10 Using a large spoon, spread cheese mixture to create an even surface.
Step #11 TO BAKE:.
Step #12 Place casserole dish or baking sheet with individual bowls on center rack in oven.
Step #13 After five mins, still covered, place baking sheet with bread, on top rack in oven.
Step #14 Bake for an extra five mins.
Step #15 Remove bread & fonduta from oven.
Step #16 TO SERVE:.
Step #17 Garnish casserole dish with sliced tomatoes & parsley in center of fonduta or divide evenly among smaller bowls.
Step #18 Arrange bread slices around bowl(s) & serve as soon as possible.
Step #19 *This recipe calls for one of these two cheeses to be smoked & one to be regular).
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