Fondue Dinner

Name: Fondue Dinner
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 cups Gruyere, grated; 2 cups fontina, grated; 1 tbsp cornstarch; 3/4 cup chicken broth; 1/2 tsp garlic, chopped; 1 tbsp lemon juice; crusty French bread, torn into pieces; broccoli florets, (raw or steamed); red sweet pepper, strips; steamed mini potatoes; slices of cooked chicken, or steak; slices of apple; slices of pear

Makes4 to 6 Servings

Jodi Pudge

Everyone from kids to dinner party guests will love this fun, interactive and easy fondue dinner recipe.

Ingredients

2 cups Gruyere, grated
2 cups fontina, grated
1 tbsp cornstarch
3/4 cup chicken broth
1/2 tsp garlic, chopped
1 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

Place cheese and cornstarch in a sealable bag and toss to coat. Combine chicken stock, garlic and lemon juice in a fondue pot over medium-low heat. (If you don't have a fondue pot, you can prepare it ahead of time on the stove, using a small heavy-bottomed pot.
For the party, set the pot on a rack over a few tea lights to keep warm.) When stock begins to bubble, reduce heat to low and begin adding cheese a handful at a time, whisking gently until melted and fully combined. You may need to increase the heat to get all the cheese melted, but don't bring to a boil.
Keep warm over low heat until ready to serve. Offer a variety of dippers to make a full meal.

This article was originally published on Apr 19, 2012