Best Rhinelander Fondue Recipes

Horst Mager's / Gustav's Fondue (Rhinelander) image

Provided by EDMISTON99

Categories Cheese

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 lbs processed swiss cheese (2 packages sliced Swiss American from Safeway or Winco)
2 cups Chardonnay wine or 2 cups chablis
2 garlic cloves, mashed
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 loaf rye bread
1/2 loaf French bread
1 lb smoked sausage, 1/2 inch slices

Steps:

cut cheese stack into cubes.
In bottom of double boiler, start water boiling.
In top of double boiler directly on burner, simmer white wine, garlic, nutmeg, white pepper and cayenne pepper for approximately 10 to 15 minutes to reduce wine and let alcohol cook out.
Place top of double boiler on bottom and place cheese cubes in wine mixture.
Stir with wooden spoon until cheese completely melts.
If too thick, add more wine.
Place in fondue pot and keep hot.
Serve with toasted rye and French bread, and a favorite sausage.
Cut bread into 1/2 inch sized cubes. Place on a baking sheet and toast in a hot 400 degree oven for about 10 to 15 minutes.
Cut sausage into 1/2 inch slices and brown in skillet.
Serve with fondue.
This is also great with Apples, Celery, Cauliflower, use your imagination.

'Rhinelander' Fondue image

Provided by Sharon Ludviksen

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 c water
1/2 c white chablis wine
1 Tbsp butter or margarine
2 Tbsp garlic, minced
1 tsp seasoned salt
2 dash(es) nutmeg
2 lb processed swiss & american cheese

Steps:

1. In a sauce pan put the water and wine in and bring to a boil. Boil 2-3 minutes.
2. Add butter, garlic, seasoned salt and nutmeg.
3. Trasfer to a large double boiler and add 1 pound of cheese. As it starts to melt, add a couple of cups more cheese until you get the desired thickness. Transfer to a crock pot and serve with bread, crackers and veggies.