Baked Fontina Dip: Indulgent Comfort Food for Easy Gatherings
Baked Fontina Dip is a creamy and indulgent dip perfect for any gathering, whether casual or formal. It brings warmth and flavor to your appetizer table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces fontina cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 loaf crusty bread, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium saucepan, combine the fontina cheese, heavy cream, garlic, thyme, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
- Heat over medium heat until the cheese melts and the mixture is smooth.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and bake for 25 minutes, or until bubbly and golden on top.
- Serve warm with crusty bread for dipping.
Notes
- For an added flavor boost, try experimenting with different herbs such as rosemary or basil.
- Feel free to add cooked spinach or artichokes for extra vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 25 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 10 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 10 grams
- Cholesterol: 80 milligrams
Keywords: Baked Fontina Dip, Comfort Food, Easy Gatherings, Appetizer