Best Big Night Cheese Fondue Recipes

THE BEST CHEESE FONDUE

Steps:

• Combine 2 teaspoons cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of the wine in a small bowl. Set aside.
• Combine remaining cornstarch with the cheeses. Set aside.
• In a large saucepan, rub the sides with the cut side of the garlic. Discard the garlic cloves.
• Add the remaining wine to the large saucepan and heat over medium heat. You want to cook it until bubbles form around sides of the pan.
• Stir in lemon juice.
• Reduce heat to medium-low. Add a handful of the cheese mixture to the saucepan. Stir constantly, using the figure-eight hand motion until the cheese is almost melted completely.
• Continue adding the rest of the cheese, one handful at a time. You want to allow the cheese to completely melt between additions.
• Once the cheese mixture has all been added, stir in the garlic powder, oregano, Worcestershire sauce and pepper sauce. Stir in cornstarch mixture gradually to the pan.
• Stir and cook until mixture is smooth and thickened.
• Keep warm and serve with dippers.

CHEESE FONDUE

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!

CHEESE FONDUE

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.