Cheese Fondue Recipe

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Cheese Fondue
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Ingredients:

  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 garlic clove, peeled , halved crosswise
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp dry mustard
  • pinch nutmeg
  • assorted dippers - cubed ham (skip for vegetarian option), blanched broccoli, carrots, or cauliflower, cherry tomatoes, chopped green bell peppers, cubed french bread (skip for wheat-free version), peeled and chopped apples or pears
  • special equipment recommended
  • a fondue pot

Directions:

  1. Place the shredded cheese and cornstarch in a plastic freezer bag. Seal, shake to coat the cheese with cornstarch.
  2. Set aside.
  3. Rub the inside of a 4-quart pot with the garlic, then discard.
  4. Over medium heat, add the wine and lemon juice and bring to a gentle simmer.
  5. Gradually stir the cheese into the wine.
  6. Stir constantly in a zig-zag pattern to prevent the cheese from seizing and balling up.
  7. Cook until the cheese is just melted and creamy.
  8. Do not let boil.
  9. Once smooth, stir in kirsch, mustard and nutmeg.
  10. Transfer the cheese to a fondue serving pot, set over a flame to keep warm. I
  11. If your pot is thin-bottomed, a lit candle will probably do. If thick-bottomed, you can use a small Sterno.
  12. Arrange an assortment of bite-sized dipping foods on a lazy Susan around fondue pot.
  13. Spear dipping foods with fondue forks or wooden skewers. Dip to coat with the cheese, and eat.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 421.88 Kcal (1766 kJ)
Calories from fat 228.08 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 25.34g 39%
Cholesterol 85.17mg 28%
Sodium 614.37mg 26%
Potassium 47.88mg 1%
Total Carbs 8.66g 3%
Sugars 0.61g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0.04g 0%
Protein 46.4g 93%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 1%
Calcium 1370mg 137%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 237.59 Kcal (995 kJ)
Calories from fat 128.44 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.27g 39%
Cholesterol 47.96mg 28%
Sodium 345.99mg 26%
Potassium 26.97mg 1%
Total Carbs 4.88g 3%
Sugars 0.34g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0.02g 0%
Protein 26.13g 93%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1%
Calcium 771.5mg 137%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 10.5
    Points
  • 12
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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