Best 7 Creamy Cheddar Fondue Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable world of cheese with our creamy cheddar fondue recipes. From the classic Swiss fondue to unique variations like beer fondue and crab fondue, our collection offers a diverse range of flavors and textures to tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're hosting a cozy dinner party or simply craving a comforting meal, these fondue recipes are sure to impress and satisfy. Dive into the gooey goodness of melted cheese, accompanied by an array of dipping options like crusty bread, crisp vegetables, and succulent meats. So gather your fondue pot, choose your favorite recipe, and embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the art of melted cheese.

**Classic Swiss Fondue:** Experience the timeless elegance of traditional Swiss fondue, made with a blend of Gruyère and Emmental cheeses, white wine, and a touch of Kirsch.

**Beer Fondue:** Elevate your fondue experience with the addition of your favorite beer, creating a rich and flavorful broth that perfectly complements the melted cheeses.

**Crab Fondue:** Indulge in the luxurious combination of crab meat and melted cheese, creating a seafood-inspired fondue that is both decadent and sophisticated.

**Spinach Artichoke Fondue:** Bring a vibrant twist to your fondue with the addition of spinach, artichoke hearts, and a creamy Parmesan cheese sauce.

**Chocolate Fondue:** Satisfy your sweet cravings with a decadent chocolate fondue, perfect for dipping fresh fruit, marshmallows, or crispy cookies.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CHEESE FONDUE



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A classic cheese fondue recipe that is easy and sure to impress guests. Includes tips for making smooth fondue, the best cheeses, dippers and more!

Provided by Erin Clarke / Well Plated

Categories     Appetizer

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/3 pound firm alpine-style cheese (such as gruyere)
1/3 pound fontina
1/3 pound gouda
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup dry white wine (such as Sauvignon Blanc)
1 clove garlic (minced)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon brandy
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
Boiled baby new potatoes in their skins (quartered if large)
Lightly steamed broccoli florets
Lightly steamed cauliflower florets
Lightly steamed asparagus
Button mushrooms (wiped clean and stems removed)
Cherry tomatoes
Sliced firm apples (such as Granny Smith)
Cooked sliced hot sausage
Cubed French, sourdough, and/or pumpernickel bread

Steps:

  • Grate all of the cheeses. In a medium bowl, combine the cheeses with the cornstarch, tossing thoroughly to coat all pieces.
  • In a stove-safe fondue pot or large heavy saucepan, bring the wine, garlic, and lemon juice to a simmer over medium-low heat. Add the cheeses to the simmering liquid a little at a time, stirring well between each addition to ensure a smooth fondue. Once smooth, stir in the brandy, mustard, and nutmeg.
  • Arrange an assortment of bite-size dipping foods on a platter. If necessary, carefully pour the fondue into a fondue pot. Serve with fondue forks or wooden skewers. Dip and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 of 6, not including dippers, Calories 343 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 20 g, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Cholesterol 86 mg, Sugar 2 g

CHEDDAR FONDUE



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"This cheesy blend, sparked with mustard and Worcestershire sauce, is yummy," relates field editor Norene Wright of Manilla, Indiana.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 2-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt, optional
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1-1/2 cups whole milk
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Bread cubes, ham cubes, bite-size sausage and or broccoli florets

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, melt butter; stir in flour, salt if desired, mustard, pepper and Worcestershire sauce until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat. Add the cheese; cook and stir until cheese is melted. , Transfer to a fondue pot or 1-1/2-qt. slow cooker; keep warm. Serve with bread, ham, sausage and/or broccoli.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 101mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CREAMY CHEDDAR FONDUE



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Make and share this Creamy Cheddar Fondue recipe from Food.com.

Provided by OceanIvy

Categories     Cheese

Time 15m

Yield 1 2/3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (8 ounce) package fat free cream cheese, cut into cubes
3/4 cup low-fat milk or 3/4 cup nonfat milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup chopped onion
chunky French bread, cubed (dipper)

Steps:

  • Heat cream cheese with milk in fondue pot or saucepan on low heat.
  • Stir until it is smooth.
  • Add in the cheddar cheese; keep stirring!
  • Let completely melt together; stir in the onion.
  • You may dip the French bread into the fondue!

CHEDDAR AND HARD CIDER FONDUE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings (3 cups fondue)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (12-ounce) bottle hard cider
3/4 cup chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1/2 pound Gruyere, grated
1/2 pound sharp Vermont or New York yellow cheddar
3 tablespoons corn starch
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Salt
1 tablespoon Bourbon, whiskey or apple jack, optional
Cooked chicken and apple sausages, chorizo, or mini hot dogs; sliced baguette or black bread, radishes, roasted shallots, roasted mushrooms or small fingerlings or baby potatoes, pears, apples, or pretzels.

Steps:

  • Heat cider, broth, Worcestershire, and garlic in a medium pot over medium heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Toss the cheeses together in a medium bowl. Sift the corn starch over the cheese, and toss to coat lightly.
  • Using a wooden spoon, sprinkle some cheese mixture into the warm liquid and continue to stir in small amounts of cheese until it is all incorporated and the fondue is smooth and melted, about 15 minutes. Stir in cayenne, salt and Bourbon, if using.
  • Transfer to a fondue pot or double boiler and serve with desired dippers.

CHEDDAR CHEESE FONDUE RECIPE



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Making a Cheddar Cheese Fondue recipe isn't as easy as melting a brick of cheddar. But it's not hard, either. Try this fondue recipe and see for yourself.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Cheese Appetizers

Time 20m

Yield 16 servings, 2 Tbsp. each

Number Of Ingredients 4

3/4 cup fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 Tbsp. cornstarch
2 Tbsp. GREY POUPON Dijon Mustard
1 pkg. (8 oz.) CRACKER BARREL Sharp Cheddar Cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Bring broth to boil in medium saucepan. Meanwhile, mix cornstarch and mustard until blended.
  • Whisk mustard mixture into broth. Stir in cheese; cook on medium heat 10 min. or until cheese is melted and sauce is well blended, stirring constantly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 160 mg, Carbohydrate 1 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g

CREAMY CHEESE FONDUE



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Make and share this Creamy Cheese Fondue recipe from Food.com.

Provided by True Texas

Categories     Cheese

Time 15m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (11 ounce) can condensed cheddar cheese soup
1 cup swiss cheese, shredded
1/2 cup sour cream
chunks French bread

Steps:

  • In 1 1/2 quart saucepan, stir soup in Swiss cheese.
  • Heat over low heat until cheese is melted, stirring constantly.
  • Remove from heat; stir in sour cream.
  • Serve in fondue pot with bread chunks.

CHEDDAR CHEESE FONDUE (COURTESY OF THE MELTING POT)



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Make and share this Cheddar Cheese Fondue (Courtesy of the Melting Pot) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by chicago gillott-i

Categories     Cheese

Time 15m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 ounces skim milk or 4 ounces broth
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
6 ounces cheddar cheese
pepper
mustard powder
Worcestershire sauce
apple (cut up to dip)

Steps:

  • start with 4 oz of base (beer, milk or broth).
  • add garlic.
  • add 3 shakes of mustard powder.
  • stir.
  • add small amount of cheddar cheese.
  • mix thoroughly (using whipping motion until cheese is melted).
  • add five turns of pepper grinder.
  • add three to four shakes of worcestershire sauce.
  • fold in pepper & worcestershire.
  • remove mixing fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247.3, Fat 18.8, SaturatedFat 12, Cholesterol 59.6, Sodium 354.5, Carbohydrate 2.4, Sugar 0.3, Protein 14.4

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. The better the ingredients, the better the fondue will taste. Use a good quality cheddar cheese, a dry white wine, and fresh herbs.
  • Shred the cheese yourself. Pre-shredded cheese contains additives that can prevent it from melting smoothly. Shredding the cheese yourself will ensure that it melts evenly and creates a smooth, creamy fondue.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed pot. A heavy-bottomed pot will help to distribute the heat evenly and prevent the fondue from burning.
  • Cook the fondue over low heat. Cooking the fondue over low heat will help to prevent it from curdling.
  • Stir the fondue constantly. Stirring the fondue constantly will help to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pot and burning.
  • Serve the fondue immediately. Fondue is best served immediately after it is made. If you need to keep it warm, you can place it in a slow cooker on the lowest setting.

Conclusion:

Fondue is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for entertaining. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a creamy, cheesy fondue that your guests will love. So next time you're looking for a fun and festive dish to serve, give fondue a try.

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