Wednesday, May 30, 2012

French Cheese Fondue

                                                                                                     

French  Cheese Fondue

6 oz. Swiss Cheese , finely grated

6 oz. Gruyere Cheese , finely grated

4 Tbsp. Flour , Divided  (I used gluten free )

1/4 tsp. paprika

1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg

1 garlic clove

3 Tbsp. Butter

2 1/4 - 2 1/2 cups of Milk  ( depending on how thick you want it )

Juice from a Lemon

Salt and Pepper ( for taste )

Dippers : French Bread, carrots, peppers, broccoli, or cherry tomatoes




1. Toss grated cheeses together with 1 Tbsp. of flour in a medium bowl; set aside
2.In a separate bowl , stir together the remaining 3 Tbsp. flour,paprika, and nutmeg .
3.Peel the garlic clove and cut it in half . Rub the cut sides on the inside of a medium -sized saucepan until the bottom and the sides are completely seasoned .
4.Melt the butter in the medium-sized saucepan over medium-heat and stir the flour mixture until it is smooth . Add the milk , 1 cup at a time , and stir constantly until the sauce is warm and creamy .
5. Add grated cheese by handful , stirring well after each addition . Countinue until the cheese is used up and the sauce is thoroughly combined . Once sauce is melted add lemon,salt,and pepper for taste .
6. Prepare dipper by cutting cube sized pieces of bread and veggies and lightly cook in the microwave for 1 minute on high.
7.Arrange vegetables on a large platter and bread cubes in a bowl . Pour fondue into a sauce pan and ENJOY!!!!!!!      ( Makes 1 1/4 cups )

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