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
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Layer on shredded mozzarella, provolone, or fontina for an extra-gooey pull, or lay on slices of fresh mozzarella for a melty, sophisticated finish.
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2025
Here’s how to embrace winter in the Italian Alps, Italian style—where fontina reigns, spa robes are a daily essential, and aperitivo comes with a view.
—Hannah Howard, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2025
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
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2025
Here’s how to embrace winter in the Italian Alps, Italian style—where fontina reigns, spa robes are a daily essential, and aperitivo comes with a view.
—Hannah Howard, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2025
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
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“Fontina.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fontina. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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