Olive Garden's Smoked Mozzarella Fonduta

Great copycat recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 loaf Italian Bread, sliced into 1/4 inch slices
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 3 cups shredded smoked provolone cheese
• 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 3 tablespoons grated Romano cheese
• 8 teaspoons fresh diced tomatoes (about 2-3 roma tomatoes)

 Instructions:
Preheat oven to 450 degrees
Arrange sliced Italian bread flat on baking sheet and cover with foil.  Set aside until ready to use
Combine sour cream, thyme, red pepper, cayenne pepper and four cheeses in a large bowl and blend thoroughly.
Spray 8x10 inch casserole dish with pam, and then transfer the cheese mixture into casserole dish
Place casserole dish on center rack in oven
After 5 minutes, place baking sheet with bread, still covered, on top rack in oven.  Bake for an additional five minutes.  Remove bread and funduta from oven
Garnish casserole dish with diced tomatoes - arrange bread slices around bowl and serve immediately