Imagine a mouthwatering cheese dip that transforms your campfire cooking from ordinary to extraordinary! This Camping Cast Iron Fontina Dip is the ultimate outdoor culinary adventure that will make your fellow campers' taste buds dance with delight. Creamy, rich, and incredibly easy to prepare, this Italian-inspired dip turns a simple camping meal into a gourmet experience that'll have everyone gathering around the fire, eager to dive into this irresistible cheesy creation.
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 20 mins
Cuisine: Italian
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup fontina cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Bread for dipping
Instructions
- Prepare your campfire or portable camping stove, ensuring a steady medium heat source.
- Place a well-seasoned cast iron skillet directly on the heat source to warm gradually.
- Mince the garlic clove finely, ensuring it's chopped into small, uniform pieces.
- Add cream cheese to the cast iron skillet, allowing it to soften and begin melting slowly.
- Gradually incorporate shredded fontina cheese, stirring continuously to prevent burning and create a smooth consistency.
- Sprinkle in grated Parmesan cheese, mixing thoroughly to help create a rich, creamy texture.
- Add minced garlic, stirring to distribute evenly throughout the melting cheese mixture.
- Continue stirring and cooking for approximately 10-12 minutes, ensuring the cheese melts completely and becomes smooth and bubbling.
- Remove the skillet from direct heat using heat-resistant gloves or camping mitts.
- Let the dip rest for 2-3 minutes to slightly cool and achieve optimal dipping consistency.
- Slice or tear bread into dipping-sized pieces.
- Serve the hot cheese dip directly in the cast iron skillet, allowing guests to dip bread pieces immediately.
Tips
- • Use a well-seasoned cast iron skillet to ensure even heat distribution and prevent sticking • Chop garlic finely to distribute flavor evenly throughout the dip • Stir continuously to prevent cheese from burning or becoming too crispy • Keep heat at a medium level to achieve smooth, creamy consistency • Prepare ingredients beforehand to make campsite cooking easier • Bring pre-shredded cheeses in sealed containers to minimize prep work • Pack heat-resistant gloves or mitts for safe skillet handling • Choose a sturdy bread that can hold up to the thick, warm cheese dip • Serve immediately for the best texture and temperature • If camping with limited tools, pre-mince garlic at home and store in a small container
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 320kcal
Carbohydrates: 5g
Protein: 15g
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 17g
Cholesterol: 90mg
