Andrew Zimmern's Recipe for Classic Cheese Fondue

Gruyère cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: cheddar cheese

Cheddar is more accessible and budget-friendly.

dry white wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic white wine

💰Cheaper: broth

Broth maintains flavor without alcohol.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Flour is often more readily available.

Emmental cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: Swiss cheese

Swiss cheese is a cost-effective alternative.

Rub the inside of a fondue pot with garlic cloves.

Add dry white wine to the pot and heat over medium until simmering.

Gradually add grated Gruyère and Emmental cheese, stirring continuously until melted and smooth.

Mix cornstarch with lemon juice and add to the cheese mixture to thicken.

Season with nutmeg and black pepper to taste.

Keep the fondue warm over a low flame while serving.

Cooking Techniques

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