Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of this Copycat Olive Garden Smoked Mozzarella Fondue, perfect for gatherings or cozy nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 baguette, fresh and crusty
- Olive oil, for that perfect drizzle
- 1/2 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 4 ounces smoked provolone cheese
- A dash of cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Slice the baguette into 1/4 to 1/2 inch slices and lay them on a baking sheet.
- Drizzle them with olive oil and bake for 5 minutes, then flip and bake for an additional 3 minutes.
- Increase the oven temperature to 400°F (200°C).
- Combine sour cream, mozzarella, Parmesan, thyme, red pepper flakes, and cayenne in a medium bowl.
- Spread the cheese mixture in a small baking dish and layer smoked provolone on top.
- Bake for about 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
- Broil for about 1 minute until cheese is golden and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and serve immediately with toasted baguette slices.
Notes
Consider adding freshly chopped herbs or experimenting with different cheeses for a unique twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg