Spicy Cheese Fondue
October 2008
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Makes: 6 servings
Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 20 mins
- 3/4pound grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 1/2tablespoons finely chopped chipotle chiles in adobo sauce
- 8 ounces cream cheese, cut into chunks
- Thick-cut bacon, cooked and cut into 1-inch pieces, for dipping
- Small new potatoes, boiled and halved, for dipping
- Gala apples, cored and sliced, for dipping
- Pretzel rods, for dipping
- In a bowl, toss together the parmesan cheese and cornstarch.
- In a medium saucepan, cook the milk, chicken broth and chiles over medium heat until warm. Add the cream cheese and cook, whisking, until smooth, about 5 minutes. Bring to a simmer and add the parmesan mixture, a large handful at a time, stirring until smooth. Cook the sauce over low heat for about 5 minutes.
- Serve the fondue warm with the bacon, potatoes, apples and pretzel rods for dipping.
Tip
Pair with:
- Washington Hills Chardonnay 2006 (Washington), Frei Brothers Chardonnay Reserve Russian River Valley 2007 (California)
Tip
For a change:
- Use steamed asparagus and cauliflower spears for dipping.