Baked Cheese with Lemon, Garlic, & Herbs
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Ingredients
- 5 oz fontina cheese, cubed or grated
- 2 garlic cloves, pressed or finely minced
- Pinch of dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper
- Sliced baguette, for serving
Details
Servings 4
Adapted from yestoyolks.com
Preparation
Step 1
It all started in February of 2013 in New Orleans. The place where so many wonderful food adventures begin. We were lucky enough to be there for the Super Bowl. Good friends of ours work for the NFL and were able to help us score tickets for the event in one of the coolest cities in the country. If you haven’t been to NOLA, you must put it on your travel list. We have vowed to go back someday soon and do it all over again. We’re in love with that city.
I have since recreated that dish at home many, many times…to the best of my ability. This is my favorite at-home version. Creamy fontina and sharp asiago make up the base. You could probably use any cheese you like, but I would recommend something that melts well. I then spice it up with garlic, red pepper flakes, oregano, and fresh lemon zest. A sprinkle of salt and pepper and you’re good to go. I use a handy-dandy cast-iron skillet (one of my go-to culinary tools), and depending on how many people I’m serving, I use a small or large skillet. The technique is still the same.
You simply load up your skillet with the cheese and then top with desired flavorings. Place it in a hot oven until melted and bubbly. Serve on toasted baguette slices or with veggies.
(makes 4 servings)
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Evenly spread the cubed cheeses in the bottom of a cast-iron skillet. Sprinkle the garlic, oregano, zest, and red pepper flakes over top. Season with a little salt and pepper.
2. Place the skillet in the hot oven for 10 minutes, or until the cheese is sizzling around the edges and thoroughly melted. Broil the top for 30 seconds to create a crust, if desired.
3. Remove from oven, allow to cool just slightly, and then serve the cheese with sliced baguette or veggies.
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