Italian Herb and Cheese Dip

Name: Italian Herb and Cheese Dip
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian, European
Ingredients: 2 Tbsps finely chopped basil; 1 Tbsp cornstarch; 142 grams evaporated milk; 227 grams Italian fontina cheese, grated; 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary; 1 Tbsp finely chopped fresh thyme; 1 Tbsp freshly minced garlic, about 3 medium cloves; 8 servings Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 teaspoons zest from 1 lemon; 227 grams low-moisture whole-milk mozzarella cheese, grated; 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 1 Tbsp finely chopped oregano; 59 milliliters Parmesan cheese; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Need From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 15 minutes. This recipe is typical of Mediterranean cuisine.

Instructions

Place mozzarella and fontina in a medium bowl and toss with cornstarch until evenly coated. Set aside.

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Corn Starch

Mozzarella

Fontina Cheese

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Bowl

Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat until shimmering.

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Cooking Oil

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Sauce Pan

Add in garlic and red pepper flakes and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

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Red Pepper Flakes

Garlic

Stir in evaporated milk and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and add mozzarella, fontina, and Parmesan. Stir constantly until cheese is melted and smooth. Stir in basil, oregano, thyme, rosemary, and lemon zest. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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Evaporated Milk