RIESLING AND SWISS CHEESE FONDUE

Riesling and Swiss Cheese Fondue image

Cheese lovers are sure to enjoy dipping into this rich and fancy fondue sparked with Reisling. It makes a savory, no-fuss appetizer for the holidays. Don't be surprised when the pot is scraped clean!

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

4 cups shredded Swiss cheese
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup dry riesling wine
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons sherry
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Sliced smoked sausage and cubed French bread baguette

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the cheese and flour. In a large saucepan, heat wine and garlic over medium heat until bubbles form around sides of pan (do not boil)., Reduce heat to medium-low. Add 1/2 cup cheese mixture; stir constantly until almost completely melted. Continue adding cheese, 1/2 cup at a time, allowing cheese to melt almost completely between additions. Stir in the sherry, lemon juice and nutmeg., Transfer to a heated fondue pot; keep fondue bubbling gently. Serve with sausage and bread cubes. If fondue becomes too thick, stir in a little additional wine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 84mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 10g protein.