Perfect Cheese Fondue and What to Dip in Fondue

Perfect Cheese Fondue and What to Dip in Fondue
Cheese fondue and all the sides you could want for a happy New Year’s Eve celebration! Pull out your skewers, because it’s time to dip all the things in cheese! This fondue is creamy and smooth and is a blend of 3 cheeses.
What does New Years Eve look like at your house? Do you have any food traditions? Cheese fondue has become a favorite NYE tradition of ours. It is so fun to put that big pot o’ cheese in the middle of a bunch of fun dipping choices!
What is your favorite thing to dip in cheese fondue? We are going to share all our favorite dippers as well as how easy it is to make this fondue.
What Ingredients Go in Cheese Fondue?
This ingredients list is short and simple! Grab these three cheeses and few things you probably already have, and you’re on your way to cheese town!
Fontina Cheese
Gruyere Cheese
Smoked Gouda
TIP: Buy all the cheeses in a block and shred it yourself. The pre-shredded cheeses are coated in additives that prevent them from melting together properly.
Corn Starch
Garlic
Chicken Broth
Apple Cider Vinegar
Dijon Mustard
Nutmeg
The measurements for each ingredient can be found in the recipe card at the end of the post. And don’t forget to buy all the stuff for dipping too. See section below for our suggestions.
How to Make Cheese Fondue?
Mix all the grated cheeses with cornstarch and set aside.
Slice a garlic clove in half and then rub the exposed side all over inside your fondue pot (or saucepan).
Add the broth and vinegar to the pot over medium heat and bring it to a simmer.
Add the cheese mixture to the pot one handful at a time and stir until melted.
The mustard and nutmeg get added last. Stir them in until smooth.
Serve with all your favorite accompaniments.
The steps for making this recipe can also be found in the recipe card below.
What to Dip in Cheese Fondue?
These are some of our favorite things to dip in fondue:
Cube Bread
Apple Slices
Grape Tomatoes
Roasted New Potatoes
Raw or Steamed Broccoli or Cauliflower
Sausage
Crackers
Pretzels (we love the soft pretzel bites you can find at Costco)
Carrot Sticks
Ham slices
Meatballs
Chips
Seedless Grapes
Anything that sounds good with cheese will be great for dipping. Use your imagination and get what your family and guests love!
Do You Have to Have a Fondue Pot to Make Fondue?
We do have a fondue pot that we love, but you don’t have to have one to enjoy this recipe. It works just fine in a saucepan over the stove. Just be sure to keep the heat medium to low so you don’t scorch the cheese.
How Do You Reheat Cheese Fondue?
Reheat on the stovetop, in a double boiler, or in the microwave, adding a little liquid as needed.
Can You Freeze Cheese Fondue?
Cheese fondue can be frozen for up to 2 months. A little liquid needs to be added when reheating frozen fondue.
What Can You Substitute For Fontina Cheese?
Gruyère, provolone, gouda, or emmental are good substitutes for fontina cheese. Mozzarella can be used in a pinch.
Try Monterey jack cheese for a Mexican spin. We also really like swiss. Choose the cheese combination that you love.
Can White Vinegar Be Substituted For Apple Cider Vinegar?
White vinegar can be substituted for apple cider vinegar, however, you may need to add just a splash of lemon juice for better flavor.
It’s not easy being cheesy…unless you’re this cheese fondue! It’s easy and dreamy! New Years Eve is a great occasion to do something special, and our family loves to celebrate by dipping everything we can get our hands on in this fondue!
Perfect Cheese Fondue – Kid Friendly
Ingredients
Accompaniments
Cubed BreadApple Slices, Seedless GrapesGrape TomatoesRoasted New PotatoesRaw or Steamed Broccoli or CauliflowerSausage, Sliced HamCrackers, Pretzels, Chips
Instructions
Notes
Nutrition
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