Cheese Fondue
Posted On July 22, 2014
Cheese Fondue
Persons
6
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Total Time
15 minutes
Ingredients
Cheese Fondue
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 3 to 4 large cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 (2-pound) loaf processed Gruyere Cheese (Swiss Gruyere), shredded*
- Petite rye bread slices or French or sourdough bread, cut into bit-sized cubes
Instructions
- Fondue Tips:
- Always cook your fondue recipe on the stove; serve in the previously heated fondue pot or chafing dish.
- Keep cheese fondues at a low temperature, just enough to keep the fondue warm, about 120° F. Use an alcohol burner, canned heat, or candle burner to warm the pot.
- Always place your fondue pot on a level, stable table or other flat stable surface on a heat-resistant surface like a hot pad, wooden cutting board, or ceramic tiles
- *Swiss Gruyere Cheese: Found in the deli section of grocery stores. This processed cheese make a very smooth fondue. Have cheese at room temperature.
- In the top pan of a double boiler over hot water, combine water, white wine, garlic, butter, white pepper, and nutmeg; bring to a boil. Must use a double boiler or cheese will burn.
- Add shredded cheese a cup or so at a time; stirring continuously until cheese melts into a smooth, heavy sauce. Remove from heat. Note: You may add more cheese or wine, as needed, to reach your desired consistency.
- To serve, pour prepared fondue in a previously heated heavy fondue pot or chafing dish. Serve immediately with bread slices or cubes for dipping with wooden picks or fondue forks for dipping.
- Note: Keep the fondue warm over as low heat as possible to avoid scorching the cheese.
- Please Note: Nutritional values listed may vary from final results depending on actual measurements and brands used to prepare the recipe.
Nutrition Facts
Cheese Fondue
Serves: 6
Amount Per Serving: | ||
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Calories | 681.7 kcal | |
% Daily Value* | ||
Total Fat 50.91 g | 78.3% | |
Saturated Fat 29.85 g | 149.3% | |
Trans Fat 0.08 g | ||
Cholesterol 171.41 mg | 57.1% | |
Sodium 1090.9 mg | 45.5% | |
Total Carbohydrate 3.21 g | 1.1% | |
Dietary Fiber 0.17 g | 0.7% | |
Sugars 1.0 g | ||
Protein 45.42 g |
Vitamin A 47.33 % | Vitamin C 1.04 % | |
Calcium 154.05 % | Iron 2.57 % |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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