BACON CHEESE FONDUE

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When I'm looking for an appetizer with mass appeal but want a change from the usual cheese spread, this is the recipe I make. Everyone enjoys the rich flavor. -Bernice Morris, Marshfield, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 3-3/4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

4 to 5 bacon strips, diced
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 pound process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
2 cups sour cream
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped, optional
1 loaf (1 pound) French bread, cubed
Optional: soft pretzel bites and halved miniature sweet peppers

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels. In the drippings, saute onion until tender. Stir in flour until blended; cook and stir until thickened. , Reduce heat to low. Add cheese cubes; cook and stir until melted. Stir in sour cream, jalapeno if desired and bacon; cook and stir just until heated through. Transfer to a fondue pot and keep warm. Serve with bread cubes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305 calories, Fat 18g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 647mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 11g protein.