Garlic Spinach Cheese Fondue (the Stinking Rose Rest.)

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3 garlic cloves, diced
• 2/3 cup dry wine
• 4 cups fontina cheese, shredded
• 1 1/2 cups gruyere cheese, shredded
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 2 cups finely chopped spinach leaves
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh chives
• chilled cooked shrimp (optional)
• steamed asparagus spear (optional)
• zucchini, cut into matchsticks (optional)
• mushroom (optional)
• cherry tomatoes (optional)
• stuffed pasta, cooked (optional)
• bread cubes (optional)
• crackers (optional) or breadstick (optional)

Recipe

• 1 in a heavy saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat. add the garlic and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes, until it becomes golden brown around the edges. be careful not to overcook the garlic, or it will become bitter. add the wine.
• 2 in a bowl, toss the cheeses with the cornstarch to coast. add the cheese to the pan, 1 cup at a time, stirring frequently, until the cheese melts before adding the next cup. add the spinach and the cream. stir until the mixture becomes creamy and smooth. season with salt and pepper.
• 3 transfer the mixture to a fondue pot over low heat, or pour into a warmed ceramic ramekin. sprinkle with minced chives. serve immediately with your choice of dippers.