Tomato Cheddar Fondue

Appetizers

In addition to shrimp, I serve this cheesy fondue with French bread cubes. Every bite tastes like a little gourmet grilled cheese sandwich.

Average Rating: 3

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
YIELD: 3-1/2 cups.

Ingredients

1 garlic clove, halved
6 medium tomatoes, seeded and diced
2/3 cup dry white wine
6 tablespoons butter, cubed
1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil
Dash cayenne pepper
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
Cubed French bread and cooked shrimp

Instructions

1. Rub garlic clove over the bottom and sides of a fondue pot; discard garlic and set pot aside.
2. In a large saucepan, combine the tomatoes, wine, butter, basil and cayenne; bring to a simmer over medium-low heat. Reduce heat to low. Toss cheese with flour; gradually add to tomato mixture, stirring after each addition until cheese is melted.
3. Transfer to prepared fondue pot and keep warm. Serve with bread cubes and shrimp.

Nutrition Facts

1/4 cup (calculated without dippers): 118 calories, 10g fat (7g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 135mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.