Mozzarella Fonduta - Olive Garden's Copycat

• Vegetarian

• Produce

  • 1 tsp Thyme

• Baking & Spices

  • 3/4 tsp Cayenne

• Bread & Baked Goods

  • 1 loaf Italian bread

• Dairy

  • 3 cups Mozzarella or smoked mozzarella cheese
  • 3 tbsp Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 3 cups Provolone or provolone cheese, smoked
  • 3 tbsp Romano cheese, grated
  • 1 cup Sour cream

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Description

Ingredients

• 1 loaf Italian bread, such as ciabatta or semolina, sliced into 1/4 inch slices
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 tsp thyme
• 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 3 cups shredded mozzarella or smoked mozzarella cheese
• 3 cups shredded smoked provolone or provolone cheese
• 3 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
• 3 tbsp grated romano cheese

Directions

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Arrange sliced bread flat on baking sheet and cover with foil. Set aside until ready to use. Combine sour cream, thyme, red pepper, cayenne pepper and all the cheeses in large bowl, blend thoroughly. Spray a 9X9 inch pan with cooking spray. Using a large spoon, spread cheese mixture to create an even surface. Place dish in oven on center rack. After 5 minutes, place bread on top rack. Bake for an additional 5 minutes. Remove bread and fonduta from oven. Allow to sit for 5 minutes before serving.