AGED CHEDDAR FONDUE WITH GRILLED TOMATOES, BACON AND ONIONS

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Aged Cheddar Fondue with Grilled Tomatoes, Bacon and Onions image

Provided by Amy Thielen

Categories     appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pint cherry tomatoes
8 ounces slab bacon, cubed
1 large Vidalia onion, cubed
1/2 loaf ciabatta bread (about 8 ounces), cubed
Olive oil, for tossing with skewer ingredients
Salt
Lots of freshly ground black pepper
4 ounces aged Cheddar
6 teaspoons cornstarch
10 ounces Gruyere
2 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons sherry wine
Pinch of nutmeg

Steps:

  • Heat a grill on medium-high heat.
  • Toss the cherry tomatoes, slab bacon, onions and bread cubes separately with a bit of oil, salt and pepper, and thread them on their own skewers so that they can cook at their own rate. You will have multiple skewers of each.
  • Grill the skewers over medium-high heat until lightly charred; keep warm while you make the fondue.
  • Shred the Cheddar and toss with 2 teaspoons of the cornstarch. Separately, shred the Gruyere and toss with the remaining 4 teaspoons cornstarch.
  • In a medium heatproof saucepan, heat the butter over medium heat. (You can easily cook this over a campfire or on a camp grill as well.) When the butter melts, add the garlic and let it sizzle for 30 seconds. Add the white wine and bring to a simmer. Add the Gruyere and whisk until smooth. Add the Cheddar and whisk until smooth and no lumps of cheese remain. Heat until the cheese bubbles slightly at the edges. Remove from the heat and stir in the sherry, lots of black pepper and the nutmeg.
  • Serve with the skewers of tomatoes, onions, bacon and bread for dipping.

Wow W
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This fondue was delicious! The cheese was perfectly melted and the grilled tomatoes, bacon, and onions added a delicious flavor. I would definitely make this again.


Clenton Williams
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This fondue was a bit too thick for my taste, but it was still good. I think I would add more milk next time. The grilled tomatoes, bacon, and onions were a nice touch.


hannan kenafarh
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This fondue was easy to make and it was delicious. The cheese was melted perfectly and the grilled tomatoes, bacon, and onions added a nice flavor. I would definitely make this again.


tk Gaming ff
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This fondue was amazing! The cheese was perfectly melted and the grilled tomatoes, bacon, and onions added a delicious flavor. I would definitely make this again.


Syed asad Abbas
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I'm not a huge fan of fondue, but this recipe was a game-changer. The cheese was so smooth and flavorful, and the grilled tomatoes, bacon, and onions added a nice touch of complexity. I would definitely make this again.


K Nine
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This fondue was delicious! The cheese was perfectly melted and the grilled tomatoes, bacon, and onions added a delicious flavor. I would definitely make this again.


alphawolf 212
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This fondue was a bit too thick for my taste, but it was still good. I think I would add more milk next time. The grilled tomatoes, bacon, and onions were a nice touch.


Genuine Tg
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This fondue was easy to make and it was delicious. The cheese was melted perfectly and the grilled tomatoes, bacon, and onions added a nice flavor. I would definitely make this again.


Sufyan mughal Sufyan mughal
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I followed the recipe exactly and the fondue turned out great. It was cheesy, flavorful, and the grilled tomatoes, bacon, and onions were a nice touch. I would definitely make this again.


Compassion Ozioma
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This fondue was amazing! The cheese was perfectly melted and the grilled tomatoes, bacon, and onions added a delicious flavor. I would definitely make this again.


Hassy Khan
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This fondue was a bit too rich for my taste, but it was still good. I think I would use less cheese next time. The grilled tomatoes, bacon, and onions were a nice touch.


Kayesu Hope
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I'm not a huge fan of fondue, but this recipe changed my mind. The cheese was so smooth and flavorful, and the grilled tomatoes, bacon, and onions added a nice touch of complexity. I would definitely make this again.


The Young Entomologists Association
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This fondue was delicious! I used a combination of sharp cheddar and Gruyère cheese and it was perfect. The grilled tomatoes, bacon, and onions were a great addition. I will definitely be making this again.


Safeer Faris
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I've made this fondue several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit. I love that you can use different types of cheese to create different flavors.


Bibek Singh
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This fondue was a hit at my last party! Everyone loved the rich, cheesy flavor and the grilled tomatoes, bacon, and onions added a nice touch of smokiness and sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.