Description
Cheese Fondue with Veggies and Toast is an indulgent, interactive dish that transforms any gathering into a memorable experience. Picture yourself dipping crispy bread and fresh vegetables into a bubbling pot of rich, creamy melted cheese. This versatile recipe allows you to customize your dippers, making it perfect for game nights or romantic dinners at home. Gather your friends and family around the table, and enjoy this delightful taste sensation together!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz Gruyère cheese, grated
- 8 oz Emmental cheese, grated
- 1 cup dry white wine (e.g., Sauvignon Blanc)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, halved
- 2 cups fresh vegetables (broccoli, bell peppers, carrots), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 baguette or sourdough bread, cut into cubes
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Grate the cheeses and chop the vegetables and bread.
- Rub garlic: Rub the inside of a fondue pot with garlic halves for flavor.
- Melt cheese: In the pot over medium heat, combine Gruyère and Emmental with white wine, stirring until smooth.
- Enhance flavor: Optionally add lemon juice or cornstarch mixed with water for thickness; season with salt and pepper.
- Arrange dippers: Place veggies and bread on a platter for easy access.
- Serve & enjoy: Use long forks to dip veggies and bread into the melted cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Fondue
- Cuisine: Swiss
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Use freshly grated cheese for optimal melting. Experiment with different vegetables like cherry tomatoes or asparagus. For added flavor, incorporate herbs such as thyme or rosemary into the cheese mixture.