cheese fondue

I made meat fondue for Valentine's Day, but this weekend I made cheese fondue. It was pretty easy and delicious! You can't go wrong with a pot of melted cheese. I had sour dough bread, red bell pepper, and apples to dip. The cheese sauce smelled amazing and tasted even better, and it's always fun to have an interactive dinner. I used a blend of Gruyere and Appenzeller - it had a great, sharp flavor, accented really well by the wine.

Ingredients:
Half a pound of Gruyere, grated
Half a pound of Appenzeller, grated
1 garlic clove, but in half
1 1/2 cups white wine + 1 tsp
1 tbsp cornstarch

For dipping
Sour dough bread, Granny Smith apple, red bell pepper, all cut into bite-sized pieces.

Directions:
Rub the garlic all over the inside of a sauce pan. Add the wine and simmer. Slowly add the cheese and stir in a zig zag motion while it melts. In a small bowl, mix corn starch, 1 tsp wine, and 1 tsp water and add to cheese. Continue to stir and simmer until it thickens, about 5 minutes. Add to fondue pot and light the sterno and start dipping!

A little prize for finish the pot - the cheese forms a yummy crust at the bottom.