Chipotle Cheese Fondue Recipe

Name: Chipotle Cheese Fondue
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pound finely diced Gruyere cheese (about 2 cups); 1/2 pound finely diced Emmenthal cheese (about 2 cups); 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch; 2 large garlic cloves, halved; 1 1/3 cups dry white wine; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 2 to 3 tablespoons kirsch; freshly nut nutmeg to taste if desired; 3 canned whole chipotle chilies in adobo*, or to taste, minced (about 1 1/2 tablespoons); fried shallots, thinly sliced scallion greens, and/or crumbled cooked bacon for stirring into fondue is desired; 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced shallots (about 8 large); 4 tablespoons vegetables oil; assorted cooked vegetables such as broccoli, carrots, pearl onions, and potatoes; bread sticks; cubes of day-old French, Italian, or sourdough bread; *available at Hispanic markets and some specialty foods shops

Servings: persons

1/2 pound finely diced Gruyere cheese (about 2 cups)
1/2 pound finely diced Emmenthal cheese (about 2 cups)
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 large garlic cloves, halved
1 1/3 cups dry white wine
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 to 3 tablespoons kirsch
freshly nut nutmeg to taste if desired
3 canned whole chipotle chilies in adobo*, or to taste, minced (about 1 1/2 tablespoons)
fried shallots, thinly sliced scallion greens, and/or crumbled cooked bacon for stirring into fondue is desired
1 1/2 cups thinly sliced shallots (about 8 large)
4 tablespoons vegetables oil
assorted cooked vegetables such as broccoli, carrots, pearl onions, and potatoes
bread sticks
cubes of day-old French, Italian, or sourdough bread
*available at Hispanic markets and some specialty foods shops

1
In a bowl toss together cheeses and cornstarch.
2
Rub inside of a heavy 3- to 4-quart saucepan with garlic halves, leaving garlic in pan, and add wine and lemon juice.
3
Bring liquid just to a boil and stir in cheese mixture by handfuls.
4
Bring mixture to a bare simmer over moderate heat, stirring, and stir in kirsch, nutmeg, chilies, and pepper to taste.
5
Transfer fondue to a fondue pot and set over a low flame.
6
Stir in fried shallots, scallions, and/or bacon if using and serve fondue with accompaniments for dipping.
7
(Stir fondue often to keep combined.)
8
In a heavy 10- to 12-inch skillet cook shallots in oil moderately high heat, stirring, until golden brown.
9
Transfer shallots with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain and season with salt.

685

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 pound finely diced Gruyere cheese (about 2 cups), 1/2 pound finely diced Emmenthal cheese (about 2 cups), 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch, 2 large garlic cloves, halved, and more.

Yes, Chipotle Cheese Fondue falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chipotle Cheese Fondue

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