Cheddar Cheese Fondue for Dipping Bread
There’s something comforting about tearing warm bread and dipping it into melted cheddar—it always brings people together.
Equipment
- Saucepan or fondue pot
Ingredients
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 clove garlic, halved
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 Pinch nutmeg optional
Instructions
- Rub the inside of a saucepan or fondue pot with the cut garlic.
- Heat milk gently over low heat until warm. Do not let it boil.
- Toss the shredded cheddar cheese with cornstarch.
- Gradually add the cheese mixture to the warm milk while stirring constantly.
- Continue stirring until the fondue is smooth and creamy.
- Season lightly with pepper and nutmeg, if using.
- Serve the fondue immediately with bread cubes for dipping.
Notes
This recipe is best made just before serving to keep the texture smooth. If the fondue thickens too much while serving, you can stir in a small splash of warm milk to loosen it.
By Hanna Foster, Adaptation Specialist at Recipes by Betty.