Mexican Cheese Fondue
User Reviews
5
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
612 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Tex-Mex
Mexican Cheese Fondue
Description
The Mexican Cheese Fondue recipe features a mixture of shaved Muenster and Chihuahua cheeses melted into warm milk to produce a rich and creamy base. Roasted poblano peppers are added to introduce a subtle smoky heat that complements the cheeses. The fondue maintains a smooth consistency, ideal for dipping a variety of foods.
This dish allows for flexible serving options, with suggested dippers including sliced apples and pears for a sweet contrast, flavorful Spanish chorizo, summer sausage, dry salami, crusty baguette slices, and roasted fingerling potatoes for hearty bites. It suits social occasions where guests can enjoy dipping their preferred sides into the cheese mixture.
The warm, melted cheese blend encourages sharing and experimentation with flavor combinations, suitable for cooler weather or as a rich starter before a main meal. The recipe notes recommend serving it as a complete meal with the dippers included.
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk
- 1 pound Muenster cheese shredded
- 1 pound Chihuahua cheese shredded, or adasero
- 1 to 2 poblano pepper roasted and sliced
Dippers:
- apple slices
- pear slices
- spanish chorizo slices
- beef summer sausage slices
- dry salami slices
- baguette slices
- fingerling potatoes roasted
Instructions
- In a saucepan, add milk and bring to a low boil; reduce heat to medium-low.
- Add shredded cheese and roasted chile and stir into saucepan until cheese is melted.
- Transfer to fondue maker and keep warm.
- Serve with dippers of your choice.
Notes
- Pair the fondue with bite-sized roasted fingerling potatoes, chorizo, bread, and apples to make a full meal.
- Nutrition facts are for the cheese fondue itself and do not include the dippers.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 612 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 612kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 49g | 75% |
| Saturated Fat | 31g | 155% |
| Cholesterol | 156mg | 52% |
| Sodium | 962mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 264mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1662IU | 33% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 1135mg | 114% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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