Cheese Fondue Recipe
🕒 Total Time: 22 minutes
🥄 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🔥 Cook Time: 7 minutes
Description:
Indulge in the return of fondue with this delightful cheese fondue recipe. Perfect for a cozy Saturday night gathering with friends, this creamy cheese sauce is guaranteed to elevate your evening to the next level. Get ready for a flavor explosion!
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 1/2 | Swiss cheese |
| 1/4 | Flour |
| 1 | Garlic |
| 3 | Dry white wine |
| 1/4 | Kirsch liqueur |
| 2 | Fresh lemon juice |
| 1 | Salt |
| 1 | Nutmeg |
| NA | Fresh ground pepper |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 824.4
- Fat Content: 47.4g
- Saturated Fat Content: 30.3g
- Cholesterol Content: 156.5mg
- Sodium Content: 374.5mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 20.6g
- Fiber Content: 0.3g
- Sugar Content: 4.2g
- Protein Content: 46.8g
Yield: 4-5 cups of cheese fondue
Instructions:
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Prepare Cheese Mixture:
- In a bowl, combine Swiss cheese and flour. Set aside.
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Prepare Casserole:
- Take a 2-quart microwavable casserole dish and rub the bottom and sides with a clove of garlic. Discard the garlic clove after rubbing.
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Heat Wine Mixture:
- To the casserole dish, add dry white wine, Kirsch liqueur, and fresh lemon juice. Microwave on high for 6-7 minutes, or until bubbles start to appear. Do not allow the mixture to boil.
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Incorporate Cheese:
- Carefully stir in the cheese and flour mixture, along with salt, nutmeg, and fresh ground pepper. Microwave uncovered for an additional 2-3 minutes, whisking every 2 minutes, until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
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Transfer and Serve:
- Transfer the cheese fondue to a fondue pot or a round casserole dish. Serve hot with chunks of French bread for dipping.
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Storage Tips:
- Any leftover fondue can be used as a delicious topping for boiled or baked potatoes, cauliflower, or broccoli. Alternatively, you can freeze the leftover sauce. Simply thaw it at room temperature and reheat before serving.
Indulge in the rich and savory flavors of this cheese fondue, perfect for sharing with loved ones on any special occasion. Enjoy the ooey-gooey goodness of melted cheese and let the dipping festivities begin! 🧀🥖
