Do you Fondue?

We got our first BIG snow storm yesterday...Tahoe is finally seeing winter!  While for many, that means skiing and sledding...for me, it means, warming up by the fire and eating something warm and yummy!  :)

I've always loved fondue and never realized how easy it is to whip up!  It's great for parties or as an easy app.  Plus the combinations are endless, which makes for some fun pairings!

Cheese Fondue Recipe

• 1/2 cup white wine 
• 1 Tb flour
• 6 ounces cheddar cheese
• 6 ounces Monterey jack cheese
• 1/2 tsp garlic salt
• A couple pinches cayenne pepper

In non-heated fondue pot, add in wine and flour and mix together until well blended.  Turn fondue pot to high heat.  Once boiling, turn down heat to simmer and let it thicken--about 1-2 minutes.  Keep heat on low and add small amounts of cheese, while stirring.   This should create a thick, cheesy mixture.  Stir in garlic salt and cayenne pepper to taste.

The fun part is picking all the goodies to dip in the cheese!  I like breads and apples myself...but really, there are tons and tons of options.

This particular fondue is super savory, but not too rich!  The cayenne pepper adds a surprising flavor that really rounds out the cheese.  

So tell me...do you fondue?  What are your favorite combos?

xo natasha

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