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 ground nutmeg, if desired; 3 canned whole chipotle chiles in adobo, or to taste, minced (about 1 1/2 tablespoons); Freshly ground black pepper; Fried shallots, recipe follows; Thinly sliced scallion greens; Crumbled cooked bacon; Assorted cooked vegetables such as broccoli, small carrots, pearl onions, and potatoes; Bread sticks; Cubes of day-old French, Italian, or sourdough bread; 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced shallots (about 8 large); 3 tablespoons flour; 4 tablespoons vegetables oil; Salt

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 ground nutmeg, if desired
3 canned whole chipotle chiles in adobo, or to taste, minced (about 1 1/2 tablespoons)
Freshly ground black pepper
Fried shallots, recipe follows
Thinly sliced scallion greens
Crumbled cooked bacon
Assorted cooked vegetables such as broccoli, small carrots, pearl onions, and potatoes
Bread sticks
Cubes of day-old French, Italian, or sourdough bread
1 1/2 cups thinly sliced shallots (about 8 large)
3 tablespoons flour
4 tablespoons vegetables oil
Salt

1
To make the fondue: In a bowl toss together cheeses and cornstarch.
2
Rub the 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, chiles, and pepper, to taste.
5
Transfer the 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
Coat the shallots in the flour and shake out in a strainer to remove the excess flour.
9
In a heavy 10 to 12-inch skillet, cook shallots in oil moderately high heat, stirring, until golden brown.
10
Transfer shallots with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain and season with salt.

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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 20 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 Meat & Poultry 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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