Classic Swiss Fondue
Great appetizer for cheese lovers!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 large garlic clove, peeled and halved
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 16 ounces Gruyere cheese, grated
- 8 ounces Emmentaler cheese, grated (see Notes below)
- 4 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- freshly grated nutmeg
Instructions
- Rub the inside of a fondue pot, small crock or cast iron skillet with the garlic clove.
- Warm the wine in the pot. Add the cheeses, cornstarch and lemon juice. Cook over medium-heat, stirring occasionally, until the cheeses begin to melt, about 5 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low. Add nutmeg and cook, stirring gently, for another 3 minutes. Serve with bread, salami, pears and apples.
Notes
- Gouda cheese or Fontina cheese may be substituted for the Emmentaler, if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 749kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 54g | Saturated Fat: 32g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 177mg | Sodium: 918mg | Potassium: 179mg | Fiber: 0.04g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1546IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 1657mg | Iron: 0.5mg