CHAMPAGNE CHEDDAR FONDUE - WHOLE Foods

CHAMPAGNE CHEDDAR FONDUE

Get a double dose of bubbly by adding a little extra Champagne to the mix for a festive party-ready fondue. Enjoy the rest of the bottle with your guests! This fondue is also delicious drizzled over broiled new potatoes or used as a luxurious pasta sauce.

Ingredients: 

• 2 cups shredded Champagne Cheddar (about 8 ounces)
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/2 cup Champagne or sparkling wine
• 1 clove garlic, slivered
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• For serving:
• Toasted baguette slices or cubes
• Slice apples and/or pears

Method: 

In a medium bowl, toss cheese with cornstarch. Set aside.

In a medium saucepan, bring Champagne to a boil over medium-high heat. Add cheese mixture, parsley and garlic. Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir constantly until cheese is melted and mixture has thickened, about 3 to 5 minutes. 

Keep warm in a fondue pot or on the stove and serve with bread and fruit for dipping.

Nutritional Info: 

Per Serving: Serving size: about 1/3 cup, 170 calories (110 from fat), 12g total fat, 8gsaturated fat, 40mg cholesterol, 240mg sodium, 2g carbohydrates, (0g dietary fiber, 0gsugar), 9g protein.