fontina

noun

fon·ti·na fän-ˈtē-nə

often capitalized

: a cheese that is semisoft to hard in texture and mild to medium sharp in flavor

Examples of fontina in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Next, place the saucepan on top, and cook the fontina over medium heat, stirring with a wooden spoon, until the cheese is melted, 10-15 minutes. —

CNN, 8 May 2022 An asparagus and fontina frittata, liberally sprinkled with fresh herbs and a touch of lemon, and very springlike, is ideal on an Easter brunch table. —

BostonGlobe.com, 30 Mar. 2021 Semifirm or semisoft cheeses: Cheddar, Colby, Edam, fontina, Gouda, Havarti, Jarlsberg, Monterey Jack, mozzarella, Muenster, pepper Jack, Port-Salut, Swiss cheese. —

Alexa Weibel, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2020 For the pizzas, the menu boasts four options, from the margherita — marinara, mozzarella, basil-- to the chicken pizza with alecia’s tomato chutney, sweet peppers, fontina, and arugula. —

Shauna Stuart | Sstuart@al.com, al, 29 Apr. 2020 See all Example Sentences for fontina

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