ROASTED GARLIC AND GOAT CHEESE FONDUE

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This well-acclaimed appetizer comes from The Vancouver Sun. I served this at our Christmas party and it was defintely a wower. The roasted garlic can be prepared ahead.

Provided by Izzy Knight

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h30m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 cloves garlic (unpeeled)
2 small shallots (unpeeled)
1/2 lb finely grated gruyere cheese (about 4 cups)
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
3/4 cup dry white wine
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 package chevre cheese, cubed
1 baguette, cut into 4 cm chunks (about 8 cups)

Steps:

  • Wrap unpeeled garlic cloves and shallots tightly in piece of heavy duty foil.
  • Bake at 350 F for about 45 minutes or until garlic is soft.
  • Remove and discard garlic and shallot skins; chop very fine.
  • Put gruyere cheese in medium bowl and sprinkle with flour; toss.
  • Set aside.
  • In medium-size, heavy bottomed saucepan, combine wine, lemon juice, garlic and shallots.
  • Place over medium heat and bring to a simmer.
  • Reduce heat to low and gradually add gruyere and chevre cheeses, stirring constantly until cheeses are completely melted.
  • Transfer to fondue pot and set over fondue warmer.
  • Serve immediately.
  • To serve, place bread cubes in basket.
  • Spear bread chunk with fondue fork and dip into cheese; remove from fondue fork to small plate and eat with regular fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 514.3, Fat 11.6, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 31.2, Sodium 753.9, Carbohydrate 74.9, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 3.7, Protein 23.8

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