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Baked Fontina Cheese Dip

Irresistible Baked Fontina Dip

Laura
Baked Fontina Dip is so creamy and delicious, you'll want more before the first batch is even gone. Served piping hot, this dip is the perfect pairing for a wine party or movie night.
5 from 3 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 11 minutes
Course Appetizers
Cuisine American
Servings 8 Servings
Calories 349 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pounds fontina cheese rind removed and cubed
  • 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme minced
  • 1 tsp fresh rosemary
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 French baguette sliced

Instructions
 

  • Move the oven rack to be about 5 inches from the broiler heating element. Turn on the broiler.
  • Evenly space the fontina cheese cubes in a large cast-iron skillet or baking dish.
  • In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt and pepper together.
  • Pour evenly over the cheese.
  • Place the pan under the broiler for about 6 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and starts to brown.
  • Serve immediately with the baguette.

Notes

This dip can also be served with veggies like carrots, cauliflower, broccoli, celery or apples for a low-carb alternative.
You can use other cheeses like gouda, emmental, or gruyere for this dip.
Recipe inspired by Ina Garten’s fontina dip recipe. https://barefootcontessa.com/recipes/baked-fontina

Nutrition

Calories: 349kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 18gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 66mgSodium: 720mgPotassium: 78mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 530IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 346mgIron: 1mg
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