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Classic Cheese Fondue





Yields
Makes 2 1/2 cups



Total Time
30 mins

Classic Cheese Fondue




Photo: Jeffery Cross; Styling: Randy Mon
 1 garlic clove, peeled and halved
 1 cup Grüner Veltliner or other dry white wine
 1 1/2 cups shredded Swiss (emmenthal) cheese
 1 1/2 cups shredded gruyère cheese
 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  Freshly grated nutmeg
  Pepper
  Crusty French bread, cubed
  Bockwurst or other mild German sausages, browned and cut into bite-size lengths
  Asian pears, sliced into thin wedges
Step 1
1

Rub garlic clove around the inside of a 1-qt. fondue pot; discard clove. Pour wine into pot; warm over medium heat on the stovetop until bubbles start to rise.

Step 2
2

Mix Swiss and gruyère cheeses with flour and dry mustard in a bowl.

Step 3
3

Add cheese mixture to wine, a handful at a time, stirring gently after each addition until melted and smooth. Sprinkle lightly with nutmeg and pepper.

Step 4
4

Set pot over its heat source, adjusting so fondue barely bubbles. Arrange French bread, sausages, and pears alongside.

Step 5
5

Scrape bottom of pot occasionally to keep fondue from scorching as you spear and dip bread, sausages, and pears.

Step 6
6

Note: Nutritional analysis is per 1/2 cup fondue.

Nutrition Facts

0 servings

Serving size

Amount per serving
Calories306
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20g26%

Saturated Fat 12g60%
Cholesterol 65mg22%
Sodium 174mg8%
Total Carbohydrate 5.1g2%

Dietary Fiber 0.1g1%
Protein 19g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.