DER RHEINLANDER CHEESE FONDUE

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For my 10th birthday my parents took me on a three hour drive to Der Rheinlander restaurant, in Portland, OR, for my birthday. Very big hit. Starting with this WONDERFUL cheese fondue served with chunks of wonderful dark rye bread. Der Rheinlander used to give away this recipe although its a little more difficult to find these...

Provided by Linda Hoover

Categories     Cheese Appetizers

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 c processed swiss american cheese
2 c water
1 c sauterne (chablis) wine
1 Tbsp butter
1/4 tsp msg (accent brand)
1 dash(es) white pepper
1 dash(es) nutmeg
1/2 loaf rye bread
1/2 loaf french bread

Steps:

  • 1. Grate or chop cheese.
  • 2. Bring water, wine, butter and seasoning to a boil. Then add cheese and set into double boiler.
  • 3. Stir thoroughly with wooden spoon until cheese melts into a smooth heavy sauce.
  • 4. If fondue seems too thick, add more wine. If too thin, add more cheese.
  • 5. Dice bread into 2-inch squares and brown lightly in oven.
  • 6. Keep fondue warm while serving, else a skin will form on the top.

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