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Traditional Swiss Cheese Fondue

Delicious Traditional Swiss Cheese Fondue Recipe for Entertaining

Enjoy this Traditional Swiss Cheese Fondue that brings everyone together with creamy, melted cheese and a variety of dippables.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: Swiss
Calories: 343
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cheese Blend
  • ⅓ pound firm alpine-style cheese such as gruyere
  • ⅓ pound fontina
  • ⅓ pound gouda
Other Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 cup dry white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon brandy
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
Dipping Foods
  • Boiled baby new potatoes in their skins quartered if large
  • Lightly steamed broccoli florets
  • Lightly steamed cauliflower florets
  • Lightly steamed asparagus
  • Button mushrooms wiped clean and stems removed
  • Cherry tomatoes
  • Sliced firm apples such as Granny Smith
  • Cooked sliced hot sausage
  • Cubed French, sourdough, and/or pumpernickel bread

Equipment

  • fondue pot
  • Heavy saucepan

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Grate all of the cheeses. In a medium bowl, combine the cheeses with the cornstarch, tossing thoroughly to coat all pieces.
  2. In a stove-safe fondue pot or large heavy saucepan, bring the wine, garlic, and lemon juice to a simmer over medium-low heat.
  3. Add the cheeses to the simmering liquid a little at a time, stirring well between each addition to ensure a smooth fondue.
  4. Once smooth, stir in the brandy, mustard, and nutmeg.
  5. Arrange an assortment of bite-size dipping foods on a platter. If necessary, carefully pour the fondue into a fondue pot.
  6. Serve with fondue forks or wooden skewers. Dip and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 343kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 20gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 86mgSugar: 2g

Notes

For the best results, prepare all ingredients in advance to ensure smooth execution while cooking. Feel free to personalize the dip with your favorite cheeses or seasonal ingredients.

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