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Cheese Fondue
This simple cheese fondue is gooey perfection and is made in minutes. It's a showstopper dip to share, or not!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 195 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
French
Ingredients
- 4 teaspoons cornstarch, divided
- 1 tablespoon milk
- ⅔ cup chicken broth
- 1½ cup Gruyere cheese, shredded
- 1½ cup white cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1½ teaspoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛ teaspoon dried oregano
- ⅛ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine 2 teaspoons cornstarch with 1 tablespoon milk and set aside.
- In a medium bowl add the cheeses and remaining cornstarch, toss and set aside.
- Add the ⅔ cup chicken broth to a skillet. Over medium heat, cook until bubbles form around the sides of pan. Stir in the lemon juice.
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Add only a handful of cheese mixture and stir in a figure-eight pattern until the cheese has melted. Add another handful of cheese and stir in the same manner. Repeat until all of the cheese has been added.
- Stir in the garlic powder, oregano, and Worcestershire sauce. Gradually stir in the cornstarch mixture.
- Continue cooking and stirring until the mixture has thickened and is smooth. Keep warm.
- Serve with cubed french bread. Miniature smoked sausages, dill pickles, and pretzels all taste great as well.
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Notes
- Keeping fondue warm. The easiest way to keep fondue warm for dipping is to have a fondue pot. Use either an electric pot or a ceramic pot that is kept warm with a fire heat source. A small crock pot also works.
- STORE. Make the best fondue recipe a day in advance and keep it covered in the refrigerator. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 1-2 days.
- To reheat. Use a double boiler because a double broiler won't overheat or burn the cheese. Or use a pan on the stove or the microwave. Add a splash of milk and a bit of salt to help revive it. Simmer the cheese over low heat and stir constantly.
Nutrition Information
Calories
195kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Cholesterol
49mg
(16%)
Sodium
390mg
(16%)
Potassium
45mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
451IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
404mg
(40%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 195
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 195kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 49mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 390mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 45mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 451IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 404mg | 40% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.