Garlicky Cheese Fondue

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 8 ounces monterey jack cheese, coarsely grated
• 8 ounces muenster cheese, coarsely grated
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 cup dry wine
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon kirsch
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
• tiny new potatoes, parboiled
• lightly steamed broccoli floret
• lightly steamed cauliflower floret
• lightly steamed asparagus
• button mushroom, wiped clean and stems removed
• cubed smoked ham
• cooked sliced sausage
• long thick pretzel stick
• lightly toasted cubes french bread

Recipe

• 1 in a bowl or large plastic bag, combine the cheeses and toss with the cornstarch to coat. set aside until ready to use.
• 2 in a fondue pot or large heavy saucepan, bring the wine and garlic to a simmer over medium-low heat.
• 3 add the cheese, a bit at a time, stirring well to prevent from clumping, and cook until melted.
• 4 add the kirsch, salt, pepper and nutmeg; stir well, and cook, stirring until the mixture is smooth, about 3 to 5 minutes.
• 5 adjust the seasonings to taste.
• 6 set the pot over a candle or canned heat and serve hot with assorted dipping items.