Spicy Cheese Fondue

This spicy cheese fondue combines a rich blend of cheeses with zesty spices for a delightful dipping experience. Perfect for gatherings, it pairs well with a variety of dippables such as bread and vegetables.
This recipe is snack, scaled for 4 servings, with 15 min prep and 20 min cook.
Prep: 15 min · Cook: 20 min · Total: 35 min · Serves: 4
Quick cooking notes
- Core ingredients include salt, black pepper, white wine, cornstarch.
- Follow all 6 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
- Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.
Ingredients
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 150 ml white wine
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 200 g cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 200 g bread (cubed)
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 200 g vegetables (carrots, bell peppers) (cut into sticks)
- 200 g gruyere cheese (shredded)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the white wine and minced garlic over medium heat.
- Once the wine is warm, gradually add the shredded cheddar and gruyere cheese, stirring continuously until melted.
- In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with a tablespoon of water to create a slurry, then add it to the cheese mixture to thicken.
- Stir in the cayenne pepper, black pepper, and salt until well combined.
- Transfer the cheese mixture to a fondue pot and keep warm.
- Serve with cubed bread and vegetable sticks for dipping.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 450
- Protein: 22 g
- Fat: 30 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.