Tomato Gouda Fondue

Ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) round gouda cheese
• 2 small Roma tomatoes, cored and sliced
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil
• 1 loaf baguette bread, sliced and toasted

Instructions

1. Remove coating from gouda cheese and carefully scoop out center, leaving a 1/4 inch thick shell: set shell aside.
2. Coarsely chop scooped-out cheese into small pieces and place in a microwave-safe bowl; mix in tomatoes and basil.
3. Cook, uncovered, in microwave on HIGH for 1 minute. Stir and cook another 2 minutes, stirring every 20 seconds or until cheese is bubbling.
4. Remove from microwave oven; pour cheese mixture into shell, pushing into corners to fill shell.
5. Serve hot with toasted baguette slices.