This Cheese Fondue made with Swiss and cheddar is great for any occasion. Serve as an appetizer with fresh vegetables, fruit, bread, or crackers.

Cheese Fondue in a bowl served on a plate of bread cubes, with a fondue fork

A family tradition on my in-law’s side is having cheese fondue on Christmas Day! At first, I was reluctant because at the time I was not a big cheese fan. But I was quickly converted and now you can consider me one of the biggest cheese fans around. The combination of the Swiss and cheddar makes for the most fantastic meld. Swiss by itself, well, not so much, but melt it with some sharp cheddar, butter, and, oh….everything else you add, you can’t get much better.

This has become my favorite meal to eat on Christmas and trust me this is the day of plenty!!!! Easy to serve for any occasion, as an appetizer or a meal your family and guest will be satisfied.
Cheers to family, traditions, and cheese!

What to serve with fondue?

Creating a delightful fondue spread includes picking the right pairing of diapers. From bread cubes to blanched vegetables and cured meats, the dippers eagerly plunge into the savory or sweet concoction.

Fresh fruits, pickles, and pickled onions offer a satisfying contrast to the creamy depths of the fondue but I would not recommend any of them for this recipe.

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Cheese Fondue

Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
Total: 15 minutes
Servings: 15
Calories: 341 kcal
This Cheese Fondue made with Swiss and cheddar is great for any occasion. Serve as an appetizer along with fresh vegetables, fruit, bread, or crackers.

Ingredients
 

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 3/4 cup flour
  • 4 cups milk
  • 1 pound Swiss cheese shredded
  • 1 pound Cheddar cheese shredded
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a large saucepan or fondue pot blend butter, flour, and milk to make white sauce.
  • Once the white sauce is made add the Swiss and Cheddar cheese melted.
  • Add Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, garlic, and salt and pepper to taste right before you serve.
  • Keep warm over low heat or in a fondue platter. Great to serve with vegetables and sourdough or French bread.
Calories: 341kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 18gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 78mgSodium: 335mgPotassium: 162mgSugar: 3gVitamin A: 865IUVitamin C: 0.9mgCalcium: 539mgIron: 0.6mg
Tried this recipe?Let us know what you think!

My review: This is my favorite holiday meal! Even now when I go to the Melting Pot – our local fondue place I only get chocolate because I just love this recipe too much and the comparing is just not fair!

Kid’s reviews: So anything with cheese my kids, well most of my kids LOVE! Madden who is our little mouse – literally loves a mouse diet cheese and bread and anything that crumbles and he eats like a mouse too!!! On which we are trying to break him off before the dating years come and yes, I know it will take us 10 more years!!! He put this recipe away!!! The only one who isn’t a fan is Aiden, my 10-year old who after a bad pizza incident with a local restaurant in tow (who shall remain nameless) is not into cheese.

Credit: My mother-in-law Jeanne gave me this recipe! I just love, love, love it and her! xoxo

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    1. Great questions girl – celery, carrots, radishes are my favorite. Broccoli and cauliflower are my kids favs! Or just eating it with a spoon! 🙂 xo San

  2. Hi there. I was wondering how much a cube of butter is? We have 1/4 cup and 1/2 cup cubes here and that’s a very large difference when making fondue! Thanks 🙂 can’t wait to try this out for a fondue date with my boyfriend 🙂

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