Bacon Cheese Fondue

  Appetizers

When I'm looking for an appetizer with mass appeal but want a change from the usual cheese spread, this is the recipe I make. Everyone enjoys the rich flavor.

Bacon Cheese Fondue

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TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
YIELD: 3-3/4 cups.

Ingredients

  • 4 to 5 bacon strips, diced
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 pound process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
  • 2 cups sour cream
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped, optional
  • 1 loaf (1 pound) French bread, cubed
  • Optional: soft pretzel bites and halved miniature sweet peppers

Instructions

  • 1. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels. In the drippings, saute onion until tender. Stir in flour until blended; cook and stir until thickened.
  • 2. Reduce heat to low. Add cheese cubes; cook and stir until melted. Stir in sour cream, jalapeno if desired and bacon; cook and stir just until heated through. Transfer to a fondue pot and keep warm. Serve with bread cubes.

Nutrition Facts

4 tablespoons: 305 calories, 18g fat (11g saturated fat), 48mg cholesterol, 647mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 11g protein.

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