Chipotle Cheese Fondue

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Ready In:
30mins
Ingredients:
15
Serves:
4
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ingredients

  • 12 lb finely diced gruyere cheese (about 2 cups)
  • 12 lb finely diced emmenthaler cheese (about 2 cups)
  • 1 12 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 cloves garlic, halved
  • 1 13 cups dry white wine
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 -3 tablespoons kirsch
  • freshly ground nutmeg, to taste if desired
  • 3 canned whole chipotle chiles in adobo, to taste,minced (about 1 1/2 tablespoons, *available at Hispanic markets and some specialty foods shops)
  • thinly sliced scallion tops or crumbled cooked bacon, for stirring into fondue is desired
  • For the fried shallots

  • 1 12 cups thinly sliced shallots (about 8 large)
  • 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • Accompaniments

  • assorted cooked vegetables, such as broccoli,carrots,pearl onions,and potatoes
  • breadstick
  • Italian bread or sourdough bread
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directions

  • To make the fondue: In a bowl toss together cheeses and cornstarch.
  • Rub inside of a heavy 3- to 4-quart saucepan with garlic halves, leaving garlic in pan, and add wine and lemon juice.
  • Bring liquid just to a boil and stir in cheese mixture by handfuls.
  • Bring mixture to a bare simmer over moderate heat, stirring, and stir in kirsch, nutmeg, chilies, and pepper to taste.
  • Transfer fondue to a fondue pot and set over a low flame.
  • Stir in fried shallots, scallions, and/or bacon if using and serve fondue with accompaniments for dipping.
  • (Stir fondue often to keep combined.) To make the fried shallots: In a heavy 10- to 12-inch skillet cook shallots in oil moderately high heat, stirring, until golden brown.
  • Transfer shallots with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain and season with salt.
  • Makes about 2/3 cup.

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Reviews

  1. Ok this was a hot one!! My can of chilies were hotter then normal!Check my putting a little at a time.I followed it exactly!1-1/2 tablespoons I wish I tasted it before putting in the whole amount. I made a turkey loin to dip into the fondue with a bunch of vegies. You definitely need bread to help cool your mouth down!
     
  2. I bet fried bacon and chiles must do wonders to the delicate white wine flavor...
     
  3. I was first served this at one of Mimi's many parties. That night I was introduced to several variations of fondue including this one. It was fantastic. Last weekend, I attempted to duplicate this fabulous recipe. I will admit, it is a great deal of work, but the final out come is worth it and is sure to impress you and your guests. I did have a difficult time trying to locate the chipotle chiles in adobo, which I eventually found. (GOYA Section of food store) I will make this again.
     
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