Recipes Appetizers and Snacks Cheese Cheese Fondue Recipes Cheese Fondue 4.7 (585) 443 Reviews 31 Photos I've been making this fondue since the early '70s. This recipe uses two types of cheese and always turns out super smooth. I like to serve it with cubes of crusty bread for dipping, but baby potatoes, bell peppers, and sliced apples also work great! Submitted by Sheila Updated on November 19, 2024 Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share Add Photo 31 31 31 31 Prep Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Total Time: 15 mins Servings: 5 Jump to Nutrition Facts Jump to recipe Impress your dinner guests with this top-rated fondue recipe. What Is Fondue? Fondue is melted cheese served in a pot over a portable stove. People dip bread into the communal pot using long-stemmed forks. The Swiss dish gained popularity in the U.S. in the 1960s and remains popular today. How to Make Fondue That's where we come in! You'll find the step-by-step recipe below, but here's a brief overview of what you can expect: Best Cheese for Fondue This fondue recipe calls for Gruyère and Swiss cheeses because they're creamy, buttery, and melt smoothly. Other good choices include Gouda, fontina, and Emmental. How Do You Make Fondue? Here's a brief overview of what you can expect when you make fondue at home: Bring wine to a simmer in a fondue pot, mix in the flour, then mix in the cheeses. Season with nutmeg and salt. What to Dip In Cheese Fondue Serve this top-rated cheese fondue with cubed French bread, meat, potatoes, sliced fruit (such as apples or pears), vegetables (such as cauliflower, broccoli, and sliced bell peppers), croutons, breadsticks, or pretzels. Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise "It's so funny that fondue has made a comeback, however, in our house, it never left," says LINDA MCLEAN. "I've tried many fondue recipes, but this is my favorite. I did skip the nutmeg and I found that garlic powder gives the dish a nice flavor." "Yummy!" raves carrieendres. "This fondue was very smooth. I added the butter to the fondue pot then garlic then wine. After a minute or two, I slowly started adding the cheese and a little flour here and there and just keep stirring until it was smooth." "Very good," according to Carolyn Caraloopy. "I added a tablespoon of lemon juice to the wine and combined the flour with the shredded cheese before adding it to the pot. I also rubbed the pot with garlic before I did anything." Editorial contributions by Corey Williams Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 5 servings 1 cup dry white wine 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour or cornstarch ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg ½ pound shredded Swiss cheese ½ pound shredded Gruyère cheese ¼ teaspoon salt 1 (1 pound) loaf French bread, cut into 1 inch cubes Directions Bring wine to a simmer in a fondue pot over medium-low. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Stir in flour and nutmeg until well combined. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Add Swiss and Gruyère cheeses, 1/4 pound at a time, mixing after each addition until cheese is melted. Season with salt. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Serve with cut-up French bread. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Enjoy! DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS Cook’s Note If the fondue gets too thick, add a little more white wine until the texture is to your liking. I Made It Print 906 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 670 Calories 29g Fat 57g Carbs 37g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 5 Calories 670 % Daily Value * Total Fat 29g 37% Saturated Fat 17g 85% Cholesterol 91mg 30% Sodium 940mg 41% Total Carbohydrate 57g 21% Dietary Fiber 2g 8% Total Sugars 4g Protein 37g 73% Vitamin C 0mg 0% Calcium 858mg 66% Iron 4mg 21% Potassium 225mg 5% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.