Best Basic Cheese Fondue Recipes

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CHEESE FONDUE



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A classic cheese fondue recipe that is easy and sure to impress guests. Includes tips for making smooth fondue, the best cheeses, dippers and more!

Provided by Erin Clarke / Well Plated

Categories     Appetizer

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/3 pound firm alpine-style cheese (such as gruyere)
1/3 pound fontina
1/3 pound gouda
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
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
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

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 of 6, not including dippers, Calories 343 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 20 g, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Cholesterol 86 mg, Sugar 2 g

BASIC FONDUE



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Your fondue party won't start hopping until the cheese starts melting. Get busy with this easy, basic Cheddar cheese fondue! It's perfect with pieces of bread or vegetables.

Provided by KATKRO

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes     Hot Cheese Dip Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 64

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups milk
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons ground dry mustard
1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
6 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan over low heat, mix together milk, Worcestershire sauce, ground dry mustard, garlic and flour. Heat until almost boiling. Gradually stir in Cheddar cheese. Continue heating until all the cheese has melted. Keep the mixture warm and melted in a fondue dish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 48.6 calories, Carbohydrate 0.9 g, Cholesterol 11.7 mg, Fat 3.7 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 71.5 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

EASY CHEESE FONDUE



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Using mild cheese means everyone in the family can enjoy this classic starter

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Starter

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tbsp cider vinegar
1 tsp cornflour
250g cheddar , grated
250g gruyère , grated
3 tbsp crème fraîche
4 thick slices bread , such as sourdough, chopped into chunks
2 tbsp olive oil
2 carrots , cut into batons
2 peppers , deseeded and cut into strips
2 celery sticks, thickly sliced
200g pack mini salami or 1 thin salami cut into bite-size chunks

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Mix the vinegar with the cornflour and place in a heatproof bowl with the cheeses. Set over a pan of boiling water. Slowly melt the cheese, stirring occasionally. When it's nearly melted, add the crème fraîche and a little black pepper, if you like. Lower the heat and keep warm.
  • To make croutons, toss the bread in the oil and a little seasoning on a baking sheet, then bake for 10-15 mins until golden and crisp.
  • To serve, put the cheese fondue on a large platter and arrange the croutons, veg and salamis alongside it.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374 calories, Fat 31 grams fat, SaturatedFat 20 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 1 grams carbohydrates, Protein 22 grams protein, Sodium 1.48 milligram of sodium

CHEESE FONDUE



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I've been making this fondue since the early 70's. Always so good!

Provided by Sheila

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup dry white wine
½ pound shredded Swiss cheese
½ pound shredded Gruyere cheese
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 (1 pound) loaf French bread, cut into 1 inch cubes

Steps:

  • Simmer wine in fondue pot. Add Swiss cheese, Gruyere cheese, 1/4 pound at a time. Stir after each addition of cheese until melted. Stir in flour. When all the cheese has melted, stir in salt and nutmeg. Serve with cut-up French bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 669.8 calories, Carbohydrate 56.9 g, Cholesterol 91.2 mg, Fat 28.9 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 36.5 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, Sodium 939.8 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

CHEESE FONDUE



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Throw a party with Tyler Florence's Cheese Fondue recipe from Food Network, a creamy mixture of Swiss and Gruy�re; serve it with chunks of bread and apples.

Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     appetizer

Time 25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 pound imported Swiss cheese, shredded
1/2 pound Gruyere cheese, shredded
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 garlic clove, peeled
1 cup dry white wine
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon cherry brandy, such as kirsch
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
Pinch nutmeg
Assorted dippers

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, coat the cheeses with cornstarch and set aside. Rub the inside of the ceramic fondue pot with the garlic, then discard.
  • Over medium heat, add the wine and lemon juice and bring to a gentle simmer. Gradually stir the cheese into the simmering liquid. Melting the cheese gradually encourages a smooth fondue. Once smooth, stir in cherry brandy, mustard and nutmeg.
  • Arrange an assortment of bite-sized dipping foods on a lazy Susan around fondue pot. Serve with chunks of French and pumpernickel breads. Some other suggestions are Granny Smith apples and blanched vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, carrots and asparagus. Spear with fondue forks or wooden skewers, dip, swirl and enjoy!

BASIC CHEESE FONDUE



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Provided by Food Network

Yield 1 quart

Number Of Ingredients 7

16 ounces dry white wine
16 ounces chicken stock
2 ounces kirschwasser
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound Gruyere cheese, grated
1 pound Swiss cheese, grated
3 tablespoons cornstarch

Steps:

  • Heat wine, stock, kirschwasser and garlic to a simmer. Once brought to a simmer, allow to simmer for 5 minutes. Mix Gruyere cheese, Swiss cheese and cornstarch together. Reduce heat to low and using a wooden spoon, sprinkle some of cheese mixture into liquid and continue to stir in small amounts of mixture until all cheese is incorporated and fondue is smooth and melted. Keep warm and serve warm.

REALLY EASY CHEESE FONDUE



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This easy, indulgent cheddar and gruyère fondue has a splash of white wine and kirsch for a super simple treat to share with friends

Provided by Emma Freud

Categories     Cheese Course, Starter, Supper

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 6

125ml white wine
450g gruyère , grated
450g cheddar , grated
50ml kirsch
1 heaped tsp cornflour
small baguette , torn into chunks, to serve

Steps:

  • Heat the wine in a heavy-based saucepan, then add the cheese, a handful at a time, and keep stirring. When all the cheese has melted, add the kirsch, followed by the cornflour, stirring until completely smooth.
  • Serve the pan in the middle of the table on a wooden board with the chunks of baguette for dipping.

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