Best 11 Swiss Cheese Fondue Recipes

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Indulge in the cheesy goodness of Swiss cheese fondue, a classic dish that embodies the spirit of communal dining. This melted cheese extravaganza, originating from the mountainous regions of Switzerland, has captured hearts and taste buds worldwide. Gather your loved ones around a simmering pot of molten cheese, accompanied by an array of dippers like crusty bread, crisp vegetables, and succulent meats.

Dive into the delightful recipes featured in this article, each offering a unique twist on the traditional fondue experience. From the classic Swiss cheese fondue, crafted with a blend of Gruyère and Emmental cheeses, to the creamy delight of Brie and Camembert fondue, these recipes cater to every palate. For those seeking a touch of indulgence, try the luxurious Lobster Fondue, where succulent lobster meat mingles with melted cheese, creating an unforgettable seafood sensation.

Adventurous foodies will relish the zesty flavors of the Salsa Verde Fondue, which incorporates a vibrant salsa verde sauce into the melted cheese, adding a burst of freshness and acidity. And for a truly unique experience, explore the Asian-inspired Miso Fondue, where the umami richness of miso paste harmonizes with the creamy cheese, offering a tantalizing fusion of flavors.

Elevate your fondue experience with a variety of delectable dipping options. Crusty bread, with its slightly chewy texture, serves as a classic accompaniment, providing the perfect vessel for scooping up the melted cheese. Enhance the flavors with an assortment of vegetables, such as broccoli, cauliflower, and bell peppers, offering a colorful and nutritious complement. Don't forget the cured meats, like prosciutto and salami, which add a savory touch to the fondue.

Indulge in the art of fondue, a culinary tradition that fosters connection and creates lasting memories. Gather your friends and family, set the table with an array of dippers, and let the melted cheese work its magic.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SIMPLE SWISS CHEESE FONDUE



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While growing up, a friend's mother would make this fondue when I spent the night. Every time I make it, it brings back fond childhood memories. I love the rich flavor. Happy dipping! -Tracy Lawson, Farr West, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 20m

Yield 2/3 cup.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon ground mustard
Dash ground nutmeg
1/4 cup half-and-half cream
1/4 cup beer or nonalcoholic beer
French bread cubes

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the cheese, flour, mustard and nutmeg. In a small saucepan, heat cream and beer over medium heat until bubbles form around sides of pan. Stir in cheese mixture. Bring just to a gentle boil; cook and stir until combined and smooth, 1-2 minutes. , Transfer to a small fondue pot and keep warm. Serve with bread cubes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calories, Fat 20g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 117mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 16g protein.

CLASSIC SWISS THREE-CHEESE FONDUE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 50m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 garlic clove, peeled
1 cup dry white wine
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
8 ounces Gruyere cheese, rind trimmed and discarded, and shredded (about 2 1/2 cups)
8 ounces Emmentaler cheese, rind trimmed and discarded, and shredded (about 2 1/2 cups)
3 ounces Appenzeller cheese, cut into cubes (about 1/2 cup)
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon kirsch
A few gratings of fresh nutmeg
Freshly ground pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • What to dip: crusty mixed grain bread, French or Italian bread, cut into bite-sized cubes (leave a piece of crust on each cube); Cooked chicken breast, skin and bone removed, cut into bite-sized cubes; cooked garlic sausage or knockwurst, cut into bite-sized wedges; boiled new potatoes; asparagus spears, broccoli florets or cauliflower florets prepared for dipping.
  • Rub the inside of a medium, heavy-bottomed saucepan with the garlic; discard the garlic. Add the wine and lemon juice and bring to a bare simmer over medium heat.
  • In a medium bowl, toss the Gruyere, Emmentaler, and Appenzeller cheeses with the cornstarch. A handful at a time, stir the cheese mixture into the wine, stirring the first batch until it is almost completely melted before adding another. The fondue can bubble gently, but do not boil. Stir in the kirsch and season with the nutmeg and pepper.
  • Transfer to a cheese fondue pot and keep warm over a fondue burner. Serve immediately with dipping ingredients

CLASSIC SWISS THREE-CHEESE FONDUE



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From "Fondue: Great Food To Dip, Dunk, Savor, and Swirl", by Rick Rodgers. My husband makes this and I make the wheat-free bread and we also dip red and green apples. Other dippers could be boneless cooked chicken cubes, cooked garlic sausage or knockwurst, boiled new potatoes, blanched asparagus, broccoli, or cauliflower.

Provided by GinnyP

Categories     Cheese

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 clove garlic, peeled
1 cup dry white wine
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
8 ounces gruyere cheese, rind trimmed and discarded,and shredded (about 2 1/2 c)
8 ounces emmenthaler cheese, rind trimmed and discarded,and shredded (about 2 1/2 c)
3 ounces Appenzeller cheese, cut into small cubes (about 1/2 c)
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon kirsch
3 dashes fresh nutmeg
fresh ground pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Rub the inside of a medium, heavy-bottomed saucepan with the garlic; discard the garlic.
  • Add the wine and lemon juice and bring to a bare simmer over medium heat.
  • In a medium bowl, toss the Gruyere, Emmentaler, and Appenzeller cheeses with the cornstarch.
  • A handful at a time, stir the cheese mixture into the wine, stirring the first batch until it is almost completely melted before adding another.
  • The fondue can bubble gently, but do not boil.
  • Stir in the kirsch and season with the nutmeg and pepper.
  • Transfer to a cheese fondue pot and keep warm over a fondue burner.
  • Serve immediately with dipping ingredients of your choice.

BABY SWISS CHEESE FONDUE



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Family Baby Swiss cheese fondue. Serve with French bread, little smokies, potatoes, broccoli, or carrots.

Provided by DREAMCKR

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 6

¼ cup butter
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups milk
1 teaspoon mustard, or to taste
1 ½ pounds Baby Swiss cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat. Whisk flour and salt into butter until mixture is smooth and bubbly, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and whisk milk into butter mixture.
  • Bring mixture to a boil, whisking constantly; cook at a boil for 1 minute. Stir in mustard.
  • Reduce heat to low and stir Swiss cheese into milk mixture 1/4 cup at a time until cheese is melted and fondue is smooth, 5 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 737.5 calories, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 161.6 mg, Fat 56.9 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 41.3 g, SaturatedFat 37.5 g, Sodium 1157.4 mg, Sugar 9.2 g

SWISS CHEESE FONDUE (KAESEFONDUE)



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Make and share this Swiss Cheese Fondue (Kaesefondue) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by petlover

Categories     Swiss

Time 30m

Yield 4-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lbs cheese (Gouda, Emmentaler or Gruyà Æ' re, or a mixture)
4 cups dry white wine
1 tablespoon fine flour
1 tablespoon kirschwasser
lemon juice
freshly grated nutmeg
1 -2 loaf ready-to-use baked pizza crust, fresh white French bread cut into cubes
mushroom, halved (optional)
raw vegetables, lightly steamed

Steps:

  • Grate the cheese. Rub the fondue pot with the garlic clove. Warm 2 cups of wine in the pot and add the cheese, one handful at a time, stirring while it melts. Keep stirring or the cheese may clump.
  • Stir the flour into the Kirschwasser, then add it slowly to the pot. Even if the cheese is clumping a bit, this addition should help smooth it out. Add a little lemon juice (less than a tablespoon) and add pepper and freshly grated nutmeg to taste. Add more wine as necessary, to thin the fondue until it coats a piece of bread, but doesn't take half the pot with it.
  • Take the fondue pot to the table and place in on its stand with a lighted Sterno can under it.
  • Eat the fondue by stabbing the bread cubes or vegetables with a fondue fork (a long handled, 2-prong, skinny fork with barbs so the bread doesn't fall into the pot). Dip the bread into the cheese and swirl a bit to coat. Let it cool a few seconds before eating.

SWISS CHEESE FONDUE



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As cold winter blows outside, our Test Kitchen home economists suggest warming up with this rich and creamy fondue. Don't be surprised when the pot is scraped clean!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield about 4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 garlic clove, halved
2 cups white wine, chicken broth or unsweetened apple juice, divided
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
7 cups shredded Swiss cheese
2 tablespoons cornstarch
Optional: Cubed bread and assorted fresh vegetables

Steps:

  • Rub garlic clove over the bottom and sides of a fondue pot; discard garlic and set fondue pot aside. In a large saucepan over medium-low heat, bring 1-3/4 cups wine and nutmeg to a simmer. Gradually add cheese, stirring after each addition until cheese is melted (cheese will separate from wine). , Combine cornstarch and remaining wine until smooth; gradually stir into cheese mixture. Cook and stir until thickened and mixture is blended and smooth. Transfer to prepared fondue pot and keep warm. Serve with bread cubes and vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214 calories, Fat 15g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 90mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 13g protein.

SWISS CHEESE AND PORCINI FONDUE



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Categories     Cheese     Mushroom     Appetizer     Vegetarian     White Wine     Fall     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ounce dried porcini mushrooms*
1 1/2 cups hot water
1/2 pound Emmenthal cheese, grated
1/2 pound Swiss Gruyère cheese, grated
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup dry white wine
1 garlic clove, halved
2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
Fresh thyme leaves
Day-old French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
*Porcini are available at Italian markets and specialty foods stores.

Steps:

  • Soak porcini mushrooms in 1 1/2 cups hot water until softened, about 20 minutes. Drain, reserving soaking liquid. Squeeze mushrooms dry. Chop.
  • Mix Emmenthal and Gruyère cheese and cornstarch in large bowl. Combine 1 cup reserved mushroom soaking liquid, white wine and garlic in fondue pot or heavy medium saucepan. Simmer 2 minutes. Discard garlic. Adjust heat so that liquid barely simmers. Add cheese 1 handful at a time and stir until each addition melts before adding next.
  • After all cheese is added, mix until smooth. Mix in mushrooms and 2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme. Season with generous amount of pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cool. Press plastic onto surface of fondue and refrigerate. Cover and refrigerate remaining mushroom soaking liquid. Before continuing, rewarm fondue over low heat, stirring frequently and adding reserved mushroom soaking liquid as necessary if fondue is too thick.) If not using fondue pot, transfer mixture to flameproof 2-quart casserole. Sprinkle with fresh thyme leaves. Set over alcohol burner or gas table burner and serve, allowing diners to skewer bread with fork and dip into cheese fondue.

RIESLING AND SWISS CHEESE FONDUE



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Cheese lovers are sure to enjoy dipping into this rich and fancy fondue sparked with Reisling. It makes a savory, no-fuss appetizer for the holidays. Don't be surprised when the pot is scraped clean!

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups shredded Swiss cheese
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup dry riesling wine
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons sherry
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Sliced smoked sausage and cubed French bread baguette

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cheese and flour. In a large saucepan, heat wine and garlic over medium heat until bubbles form around sides of pan (do not boil)., Reduce heat to medium-low. Add 1/2 cup cheese mixture; stir constantly until almost completely melted. Continue adding cheese, 1/2 cup at a time, allowing cheese to melt almost completely between additions. Stir in the sherry, lemon juice and nutmeg., Transfer to a heated fondue pot; keep fondue bubbling gently. Serve with sausage and bread cubes. If fondue becomes too thick, stir in a little additional wine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 84mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 10g protein.

SWISS CHEESE AND TOMATO FONDUE



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Categories     Sauce     Cheese     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Buffet

Yield 4 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 clove of garlic; split
1 LB. of grated natural swiss cheese
1 1/4 cups of dry white wine
1 8oz. can of of tomato sauce
A dash of salt
A dash of pepper
2 TBSP. of cornstarch
1 long loaf of French or Italian bread

Steps:

  • Rub the bottom and sides of fondue pot with the cut garlic Place cheese, 1 cup of the wine, tomato sauce, salt and pepper in the pot Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the cheese is melted Remove from the heat In a small bowl, make a smooth paste of cornstarch and remaining wine Using a wire whisk, mix the cornstarch mix with the cheese mix Return to medium heat and cook, stirring constantly for 2-3 minutes or until creamy Cut bread into 1 inch cubes and set fondue over low flame or candle warmer

CLASSIC SWISS CHEESE FONDUE



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Categories     Cheese

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 garlic clove, halved
1 pound Gruyère cheese, grated
1/2 pound Emmentaler cheese or other Swiss cheese, grated
1 cup dry white wine
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 tablespoons kirsch
Freshly ground pepper
Freshly grated nutmeg

Steps:

  • Rub the inside of a cheese fondue pot or medium enameled cast-iron casserole with the garlic clove; discard the garlic. Combine the grated Gruyère and Emmentaler with the wine, cornstarch and lemon juice in the fondue pot and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until the cheeses begin to melt, about 5 minutes. Add the kirsch and a generous pinch each of pepper and nutmeg and cook, stirring gently, until creamy and smooth, about 10 minutes; don't overcook the fondue or it will get stringy. Serve at once.

MELTING POT TRADITIONAL SWISS CHEESE FONDUE RECIPE - (4/5)



Melting Pot Traditional Swiss Cheese Fondue Recipe - (4/5) image

Provided by sandiB2010

Number Of Ingredients 12

For dipping:
4 ounces white wine
1 demi (small) spoon of crushed garlic
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 pound Emmenthaler (Emmental) cheese
1/2 pound Gruyere Swiss cheese
1/2 ounce Kirschwasser
Cubed bread
Apples
Carrots
Celery
Other assorted vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower or squash

Steps:

  • Grate cheese. Lightly dust cheese with flour and set aside. In a hot fondue pot*, add wine, garlic and lemon juice, stir with fork. Slowly add the cheese combo and stir to melt. Add the Kirschwasser and let it burn off. Add fresh ground pepper to taste and ground nutmeg (optional). *I am preparing my dip stovetop. I will be transferring it to a small crockpot and keeping it on the warm setting.

Tips for Making Swiss Cheese Fondue:

  • Use high-quality cheese: The key to a great fondue is using high-quality cheese. Look for a cheese that is smooth and creamy, with a good melting texture. Gruyère and Emmental are two classic Swiss cheeses that work well for fondue.
  • Grate the cheese yourself: Pre-shredded cheese often contains additives that can prevent it from melting smoothly. For the best results, grate the cheese yourself using a large-holed grater.
  • 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 slowly: Fondue should be cooked slowly over low heat. This will help to prevent the cheese from curdling.
  • Stir the fondue constantly: Stir the fondue constantly while it is cooking to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
  • Season the fondue to taste: Once the fondue is melted, season it to taste with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
  • Serve the fondue with a variety of dippers: Fondue is traditionally served with bread, but it can also be served with vegetables, fruit, or meat.

Conclusion:

Swiss cheese fondue is a classic dish that is perfect for a party or a special occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious fondue that everyone will enjoy.

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