A very popular semi-soft Italian cows'-milk cheese, fontina is deep golden-yellow in colour with a reddish-brown rind. It has a firm, slightly springy texture and melts easily, so is great to cook ...

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Turn off the heat and let it infuse while you assemble the sandwiches. 2. Place the cheese, divided evenly, on two slices of bread. Take care to bring the cheese all the way to the edge of the crust.

Not only can this cheese be enjoyed on its own alongside cured meat and olives, but one of the many beauties of fontina is its relatively low melting point, making it ideal for a cheese fondue recipe.