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Perfect Cheese Fondue

Cheese fondue has been a favorite since the 1970s and is back in vogue again. This heavenly concoction of cheese, white wine, garlic and nutmeg is perfect for dipping your crusty bread.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Entree
Cuisine: Swiss

Ingredients
 

  • 1/2 lb (225g) shredded Swiss cheese
  • 1/2 lb (225g) shredded Gruyere cheese
  • 1 garlic clove (optional)
  • 1 cup (235 ml) dry white wine
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 French bread loaf, in 1 inch cubes

Method
 

  1. Peel the garlic clove and cut it in half.
  2. Rub it all over the inside of your fondue pot.
  3. Simmer the wine in the fondue pot, then add the Swiss cheese, Gruyere cheese, about a quarter of it at a time.
  4. Stir the fondue after each cheese addition until it has melted.
  5. Next stir in the flour.
  6. When everything has melted together, stir in the salt and nutmeg.
  7. Serve the fondue hot with the French bread cubes.