This is a fun dinner, and our Swiss themed meal during European Vacation Week, even though we didn’t actually eat this in Switzerland. Fondue is a great way to slow down, sit close together around the fondue pot, and enjoy the company of family. And unlike fondue at a restaurant, fondue at home is relatively inexpensive (except for the fancy cheese).
We’ve turned this into a full meal at our house by dipping more than just bread. Granny Smith apples, broccoli, mushrooms, and ham chunks are all fantastic dipped in melted cheese. Feel free to try you favorites as well. This also makes a great meal after a day of skiing, although it requires either bringing my own fondue pot or eating around the stove. The mixture cools fast if you take it off the heat. I’m not a fan of the American cheese labeled “Swiss cheese”, so I choose something milder from the deli, along with Gruyere which is pretty widely available.
I really like my electric Cuisinart fondue pot, which I’ve had for several years. It has a nonstick coating (so be careful with the little dipping forks), and it’s dishwasher safe. We use it both for cheese and for steak fondue in hot oil. Truth be told, I think we eat more fondue than the average Swiss family.
Ingredients
Method
- Grate the cheese, and toss with the flour to coat.
- Heat wine in a fondue pot on medium to medium low.
- Slowly add flour coated cheese and stir to melt.
- Add spices and serve.
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