One of my favorites, because it’s both outrageously simple and, presents as kind of a wow. The best thing, though, is that it really tastes more like you spent time creating something really fantastic. **The only caveat to this is it’s definitely not a “take it to the potluck kind of thing. Once the pan loses heat and the cheese cools, it’s time to put it back in the oven, or move it off the table.
Ingredients
For the baked Gruyère
- 1 pound gruyère, sliced into cubes (other melting cheese works as well such as fontina and raclette)
- 1/4 cup chopped rosemary and thyme
- 3 cloves of garlic, chopped
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
For dipping
- 1 French baguette, sliced
- 1 package of flatbread crackers
- 4 ounce cornichons
Place cubed cheese in a small cast iron skillet. Sprinkle with herbs and garlic. Drizzle with olive oil.
Broil on high for 6-8 minutes, until the cheese is bubbling and slightly browned.
Serve with bread, crackers, and cornichons.
