Fontina
Chestnut Spoon Bread with Fontina Cheese
Whole roasted chestnuts (now conveniently packed ready-to-use in jars) and creamy Fontina cheese enrich this take on a classic southern bread.
Chicken Breast Valdostana with Braised Lentils
Petto di Pollo alla Valdostana con Lenticchie Brasate
I sometimes suggest some side dishes to go along with main courses and let you make up your mind which you prefer to serve. I love this combination so much, though, that I'm including the side dish as part of the recipe. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.
Spinach Gnocchi with Fontina Cheese
(GNOCCHI DI SPINACI ALLA BAVA)
Spinach adds great color and flavor to these light dumplings. The topping consists of melted butter and Fontina cheese, a product made in the neighboring region of Valle d'Aosta but used for many local dishes.
Asparagus Flan with Cheese Sauce
Sformato D'Asparagi con Fonduta
This savory flan has an intense asparagus flavor. Its texture is unusually tender for a flan, without a trace of egginess.
Baked Polenta with Fontina Cheese
Polenta is layered with Fontina cheese and cream in this decadent casserole. Offer it with the sausages and tomato sauce, or on its own as a brunch or lunch dish.
Penne with Butter and Fontina
More sophisticated than macaroni and cheese—and just as good. Use a cheese slicer to make the very thin slices of Fontina called for here.
Mashed Potatoes with Fontina and Italian Parsley
Creamy potatoes are baked in a casserole.
Salad of Grilled Asparagus with Taleggio Cheese and Serrano Ham
In this dish from La Belle Vie in Stillwater, Minnesota, the asparagus could be broiled if that's more convenient.
Grilled Pizza with Fresh Corn, Bell Pepper, Pancetta, and Fontina
Roasted poblano chilies add a wonderful smoky flavor to this pizza; however, if they are not available in your area just omit them from the recipe.
Butternut Squash Pizza
Healthy bonus: Vitamin C and beta-carotene from the squash
Goat Cheese, Artichoke, and Smoked Ham Strata
This strata is ideal for Christmas morning — it is assembled a day ahead and baked just before serving. Mimosas are a nice addition to the menu.
The Gooiest Baked Mac and Cheese
This easy, no-roux mac and cheese recipe is made almost entirely on the stovetop and then gets transferred to the oven to melt the cheesy topping.
Cottage Cheese Lasagna
Love cottage cheese? You’ll love this lasagna. Hate cottage cheese? You’ll still love this lasagna.
BA’s Best Mac and Cheese
This homemade mac and cheese is our Platonic ideal: It is deeply cheesy and creamy and has a crunchy crust. Plus, it doubles easily for a crowd.