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Cheese Fondue

A hot pot of Swiss-style cheese fondue to dip sides into.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: French, Swiss
Keyword: appetizer, cheese, cheese fondue, fondue, french, swiss
Servings: 10 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 cup dry white wine like Sauvignon Blanc or Pinto Grigio
  • 3 lbs Swiss-style cheese preferably a mix of Emmental, Gruyere, and Fontina
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • salt to taste

Instructions

  • Grate 3 lbs Swiss-style cheese and place in a bowl. Add 2 tbsp cornstarch to the cheese and mix well.
  • Cut 1 garlic clove in half and rub it on the bottom of a heavy-bottomed Dutch oven or pot.
  • Chop the garlic up and add it to the pot.
  • Heat the pot over medium-high heat and add 1 cup dry white wine.
  • When the wine boils, bring the heat down to medium and add the grated cheese a handful at a time. Add teh cheese little by little as it melts.
  • Stir the cheese until completely melted and add freshly ground black pepper and salt to taste
  • Serve with potatoes, bread, cured meats, and cornichons.