Cheese Fondue

Name: Cheese Fondue
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Swiss
Ingredients: 12 oz Gruyere cheese, shredded; 6 oz Emmental cheese, shredded; 1/2 cup Dry white wine; 1 tbsp Cornstarch; 2 cloves Garlic, minced; 1/4 tsp Nutmeg; 1/4 tsp Black pepper; 1 lb Crusty bread, cut into cubes; 12 oz Waxy potatoes, cooked and halved; 4 cups Broccoli florets

Melted Swiss cheese in white wine, served with bread cubes and vegetables for dipping. A classic communal Swiss dining experience.

35 minEasyServes 4420 cal/serving

SwissDinnerStovetopVegetarian

Ingredients

12 oz Gruyere cheese, shredded
6 oz Emmental cheese, shredded
1/2 cup Dry white wine
1 tbsp Cornstarch
2 cloves Garlic, minced
1/4 tsp Nutmeg
1/4 tsp Black pepper
1 lb Crusty bread, cut into cubes
12 oz Waxy potatoes, cooked and halved
4 cups Broccoli florets

Instructions

1

Toss 12 oz Gruyere cheese and 6 oz Emmental cheese with 1 tbsp Cornstarch to coat.
2

Pour 1/2 cup Dry white wine into a heavy pot and heat over medium. Add 2 cloves minced Garlic and bring to a gentle simmer.
3

Gradually add the cheese mixture, stirring constantly until fully melted and smooth, about 5-7 minutes.
4

Season with 1/4 tsp Nutmeg and 1/4 tsp Black pepper to taste.
5

Transfer to a fondue pot and keep warm over a low flame.
6

Arrange 1 lb cut into cubes Crusty bread, 12 oz cooked and halved Waxy potatoes, and 4 cups Broccoli florets on a platter for dipping.
7

Guests spear pieces with fondue forks, swirl in the cheese, and eat while warm.

Questions

Can I make Cheese Fondue dairy-free?

Not cleanly. Here the dairy (12 oz Gruyere cheese, shredded, 6 oz Emmental cheese, shredded) is the backbone of the dish, and plant-based substitutes change both its texture and its flavor. If you need strictly dairy-free, start from the dairy-free dinner collection instead.

Can I make Cheese Fondue gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1 lb Crusty bread, cut into cubes. Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Cheese Fondue keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Cheese Fondue?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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