Tomato And Cheese Swiss Fondue Recipes

SWISS AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO FONDUE

Steps:

• Toss cheese with flour; set aside.
• Mix wine and tomatoes in medium saucepan; bring just to boil on medium heat. Reduce heat to low. Gradually add cheese mixture, stirring constantly and allowing cheese to melt before adding more cheese.
• Bring just to boil, stirring constantly. Stir in brandy, nutmeg and pepper. Transfer to small heat-proof bowl or fondue pot placed over warming burner to serve. Serve as a dip with breadsticks.

TOMATO AND CHEESE SWISS FONDUE

Steps:

• In a saucepan (if using a fondue pot) or the top of double boiler, heat 1 3/4 cups tomato juice with garlic until very hot.
• Place over boiling water (either in the bottom of the double boiler or in your fondue pot).
• Add cheese, a small amount at a time stirring constantly until cheese is melted.
• Combine cornstarch, Worcestershire sauce, and seasonings with 1/4 cup tomato juice; stir into cheese mixture.
• Continue stirring until smooth; if the fondue becomes too thick, add more tomato juice.
• For Vegetarian omit ham or any meat tortellini for serving.

AUTHENTIC ORIGINAL TRADITIONAL SWISS FONDUE (OLD WORLD RECIPE)

Steps:

• The optimal choice of pots is a steel or cast iron medium sized pot (2 quart) with an enameled interior.
• In a medium sized bowl, combine the three cheeses and toss with the flour.
• Rub the inside of the fondue pot with the garlic halves.
• Add the wine and heat over medium heat until hot, but not boiling.
• Stir in lemon juice and kirsch.
• Add a handful of cheese at a time to the wine mixture, stirring constantly and not adding more cheese until the previous has melted, bubbling gently and has the appearance of a light creamy sauce season with pepper and nutmeg.
• Remove the pot from the heat and place over an alcohol safety burner on the table.
• Adjust the burner flame so the fondue continues to bubble gently.
• Serve with plenty of crusty bread cubes.

CLASSIC CHEESE FONDUE

Steps:

• Rub cut side of garlic on inside of large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed saucepan, preferably cast iron, rubbing the bottom and halfway up the sides. Add wine and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl, toss cheeses with cornstarch. Add a handful at a time to simmering wine, stirring until first handful melts before adding next. Reduce heat to medium and stir constantly until cheese is completely melted. Add kirsch, if using, and heat until bubbling, about 1 to 2 minutes. Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg, if desired. Serve with crusty bread and other accompaniments. (See variations below)

SIMPLE SWISS CHEESE FONDUE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the cheese, flour, mustard and nutmeg. In a small saucepan, heat cream and beer over medium heat until bubbles form around sides of pan. Stir in cheese mixture. Bring just to a gentle boil; cook and stir until combined and smooth, 1-2 minutes. , Transfer to a small fondue pot and keep warm. Serve with bread cubes.

TOMATO CHEESE FONDUE

Steps:

• Simmer the tomato juice, lemon and soup mix for about 10 minutes, stirring often.
• Add the shredded cheese one handful at a time, melting between each handful.
• When it is all melted you are done.
• We always use bread but you could use veggies or meat.
• It can be a bit salty so I think that is why bread works best.
• Also if you use a brand name onion soup mix I think its less likely to be too salty.

CHEDDAR TOMATO FONDUE

Steps:

• Cook tomatoes and garlic in butter in a 4-quart heavy saucepan over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until most of liquid is evaporated, about 5 minutes. Stir together wine and cornstarch in a small bowl, then stir into tomatoes and simmer gently, stirring, 1 minute. Discard garlic. Add Cheddar by handfuls, stirring until completely melted. Serve in a fondue pot set over a flame.

SWISS FONDUE

Steps:

• Combine Gruyère cheese, Emmental cheese, and cornstarch in a bowl. Mix until the cheese is evenly coated. Set aside.
• Rub the cut side of the garlic all over the inside of a fondue pot or heavy saucepan. Add wine and place over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, then gradually add cheese and cornstarch mixture. Stir with a spatula, gently stirring in a figure-of-eight motion, until all of the cheese is added and the fondue is smooth and homogenous. Reduce heat to medium-low if the fondue is boiling too vigorously.
• Immediately serve fondue, preferably over a warmer. If you used a saucepan on the stove to heat the fondue, you can carefully transfer the fondue to a fondue pot to serve.