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Homemade Cheese Fondue
Easily make a restaurant-quality cheese fondue with Gruyere and sharp cheddar to go with all your favorite dippers. Smooth, melty perfection!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 253 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Swiss
Ingredients
- 1 whole garlic clove peeled
- 1 cup white wine
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 16 ounces shredded gruyere cheese
- 8 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Rub the inside of the fondue pot or medum (3-quart) saucepan with the 1 whole garlic clove. Discard garlic or reserve for another use.
- Add 1 cup white wine and 1/2 cup chicken broth. Heat over medium heat until nearly boiling.
- In a medium mixing bowl, toss 16 ounces shredded gruyere cheese and 8 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese with 2 teaspoons cornstarch. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg.
- Gradually add the cheese mixture to the hot liquid, stirring constantly with a spoon or silicone spatula. Continue cooking over medium-low heat until cheese is fully melted and the mixture is smooth, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Maintain gentle heat to keep the fondue smooth. If the fondue becomes too thick, stir in additional broth or wine, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.
- Serve immediately with any and all of your favorite dippers!
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Notes
- Be sure to shred your own cheese for the smoothest texture. The anti-caking agents in pre-shredded cheese will create a gritty texture.
- Keep the heat low once the cheese has melted to prevent separation.
- This recipe yields about 4 cups of fondue.
Nutrition Information
Serving
0.33cups
Calories
253kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Cholesterol
60mg
(20%)
Sodium
397mg
(17%)
Potassium
68mg
(2%)
Fiber
0.02g
(0%)
Sugar
0.4g
(1%)
Vitamin A
548IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
0.03mg
(0%)
Calcium
518mg
(52%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 253
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.33cups | |
| Calories | 253kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 60mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 397mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 68mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.02g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 548IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 518mg | 52% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.