Garlic Cheese Five Cheese Fonduta (Printer-Friendly Version)

Creamy five cheese fonduta packed with garlic and tomatoes, best enjoyed warm with toasted baguette slices.

# Required Ingredients:

→ Cheese Blend

01 - 150 g fresh mozzarella cheese, finely shredded
02 - 60 g provolone cheese, grated
03 - 60 g fontina cheese, grated
04 - 60 g cream cheese, softened
05 - 40 g Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, finely grated

→ Aromatics and Seasonings

06 - 2 cloves garlic, freshly minced
07 - 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
08 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Topping

09 - 1 roma tomato, diced

→ Serving

10 - 1 fresh baguette, sliced
11 - 30 g unsalted butter, melted
12 - 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
13 - 1 clove garlic, minced (for bread)

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 200°C. Grease a medium oven-safe dish lightly with olive oil.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, blend softened cream cheese, mozzarella, provolone, fontina, and Parmigiano Reggiano until evenly combined.
03 - Stir in freshly minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and black pepper to the cheese mixture. Mix until fully incorporated.
04 - Transfer mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Bake for 15–18 minutes until the cheese is bubbling and the top is lightly golden.
05 - While the cheese bakes, arrange baguette slices on a baking tray. Brush both sides with melted butter and olive oil. Sprinkle minced garlic over tops.
06 - Broil baguette for 2–3 minutes, turning once, until golden and crisp. Watch closely to avoid burning.
07 - After removing the fonduta from the oven, immediately top with diced roma tomato.
08 - Present the hot cheese fonduta with toasted garlic baguette slices for dipping. Serve at once for optimal texture.

# Handy Cooking Tips:

01 - Use freshly shredded cheese blocks for superior melt and flavor compared to pre-grated varieties.