Cheesy Potato Fondue

Name: Cheesy Potato Fondue
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 24 oz. Tasteful Selections® fingerling potatoes; Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste; 16 oz. Swiss or Gruyère cheese, shredded; 2 tbsp. cornstarch; ¾-1 c. dry white wine; 1 glove garlic, finely chopped; Grated nutmeg, if desired; Cornichon pickles

Are you looking for unique potato recipes? A cheesy potato fondue is a great appetizer to start your meal.

Recipe Courtesy of: Lisa Golden Schroeder, cookbook author, editor and blogger at Foodesigns

Prep10

Cook20

Total Time30

Serves6

Course Appetizer

Variety Fav(s) Red Fingerling™

Cook Type Stove Top

Dish Type Comfort, Party Food

Quick, Easy, Convenient 30 Minutes or Less

Season Fall, Winter

Ingredients

24 oz. Tasteful Selections® fingerling potatoes
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
16 oz. Swiss or Gruyère cheese, shredded
2 tbsp. cornstarch
¾-1 c. dry white wine
1 glove garlic, finely chopped
Grated nutmeg, if desired
Cornichon pickles

Instructions

Steam the potatoes until tender, about 12-15 minutes; slice in half lengthwise and season with a bit of salt and pepper. Toss the cheese with cornstarch.
Pour wine into a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan; stir in garlic. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Gradually add cheese, by the handful, waiting for each addition to melt. Reduce heat to medium; stir constantly until the cheese is completely melted.
Arrange the potatoes and pickles on a tray with the pot of melted cheese; serve immediately.

Recipe Tips

If you don’t have a classic fondue pot with a burner underneath, use a tabletop electric or conduction burner to keep the cheese sauce warm enough to stay dippable down to the last bit.

Small French cornichon pickles are a favorite with a traditional cheese fondue, but feel free to serve up small dill or savory gherkin pickles instead. The tangy brininess of pickles is a perfect counterpoint to the rich cheese. A handful of steamed asparagus or broccoli florets can add more color to the serving platter, along with chunks of smoked sausage.

The key to a successful fondue is not only cheeses that melt well, but also ones that complement each other: try using some fontina or gouda with the Swiss, adding a nuttier flavor. Tossing the cheese with some cornstarch helps stabilize the sauce so it won’t separate.