Tuesday, April 29, 2008

Tasty Tuesday

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The following recipe is a copycat recipe from Olive Garden. It tastes exactly the same! You should try it out; it's great for a party - so quick & easy!


Smoked Mozzarella Fonduta


Ingredients
1 loaf Italian bread sliced into 1/4 inch slices (such as ciabatta or semolina)
1 cup sour cream (Do not substitute light or fat free)
1 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 cups shredded smoked mozzarealla cheese
3 cups shredded provolone cheese
3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons grated romano cheese
8 teaspoons fresh diced tomato
chopped fresh parsley


Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
2. Arrange sliced Italian bread flat on a baking sheet and cover with foil. Set aside until ready to use.
3.Combine sour cream, thyme, red pepper, cayenne pepper and four cheeses in a large bowl and blend thoroughly.
4. Spray an 8x10-inch casserole dish with pan spray, then use a spatula to transfer the mixture.
5. Place casserole dish on center rack in oven.
6. After five minutes, place baking sheet with bread, still covered, on top rack in oven. Bake for an additional five minutes. Remove bread and fonduta from oven.
7. Garnish with diced tomatoes and fresh parsley.
















Eat & Enjoy!




10 comments:

Ashley // Our Little Apartment said...

Isn't that the BEST thing at Olive Garden!?

I seriously go there just to get that. Mmmm.

Anna said...

Mmmm....looks so good!

Mommy Mechanics said...

Yumm! We like to copy some of their soups and they turn out really good. We will have to try this recipe next.

Christy said...

Sounds tasty!

Melanie said...

I love the Olive Garden. I'll have to try this out, although I'm quite sure mine will not be the same.

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Katelin said...

That looks amazing. I need to make that, haha.

Tracy said...

Oh, I've has this. Sooooooooooo good and low fat right?

Marni's Organized Mess said...

I have to regret to inform you I can no longer visit on Tuesday's, your horrible for my diet. :)

Pam said...

OMG- that is MY FAVORITE thing to eat at Olive Garden - you ROCK! Thanks so much!

EP said...

Yum! This sounds delish!