Cheese Fondue Mac Cheese Food

SWISS-FONDUE MAC AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Boil pasta in a medium pot of boiling salted water until al dente, about 2 minutes less than per package instructions. Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta water.
• Return empty pot to medium heat and add butter. When butter melts and foams, add flour and whisk until darkened slightly, 1 to 2 minutes. Add mustard powder and whisk to combine. Slowly whisk in milk and vermouth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring often, until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, 3 to 4 minutes.
• Reduce heat to low and add cheese in 3 batches, starting with Raclette. Follow with Gruyere and Emmentaler. Whisk to fully combine after adding each cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Add pasta, stir to coat, and serve, sprinkled with parsley and more pepper.

BELL PEPPER MAC AND CHEESE WITH FONDUE CHEESE SAUCE

Steps:

• Set oven control to broil. Broil bell peppers with tops about 5 inches from heat about 20 minutes, turning occasionally, until skins are blistered and evenly browned. Place peppers in plastic bag; close tightly. Let stand 20 minutes. Remove skin, stems, seeds and membranes from peppers. Cut peppers into 1-inch pieces; set aside.
• Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 3-quart casserole with cooking spray. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package, using minimum cook time.
• Meanwhile, in medium bowl, toss cheese with flour until cheese is coated. In 3-quart nonreactive saucepan, heat wine, whipping cream and garlic to simmering; reduce heat. Gradually stir in cheese, salt, red pepper and nutmeg until cheese is melted. Cook and stir 2 minutes longer.
• Stir cooked pasta, roasted peppers and parsley into cheese sauce. Spoon into casserole. In small bowl, mix bread crumbs and butter. Sprinkle over pasta mixture.
• Bake uncovered 20 to 30 minutes or until edges are bubbly.

CHEESE FONDUE MAC & CHEESE

Steps:

• In a small skillet, toss bread crumbs with 1-1/2 teaspoons oil; cook and stir over medium-high until golden brown. Remove from pan., In same skillet, heat remaining oil over medium heat. Add pancetta; cook until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels., Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, heat butter over medium heat. Add shallot and garlic; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until tender. Stir in flour and seasonings until blended; gradually whisk in milk and wine. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until thickened. Stir in cheeses until melted., Drain macaroni and add to sauce. Add pancetta; toss to combine. Sprinkle with toasted bread crumbs.

CHEESE FONDUE

Steps:

• Toss the cheeses with the flour in a bowl. Rub the inside of a saucepan with the cut sides of the garlic; discard the garlic.
• Whisk the wine, lemon juice and mustard in the saucepan and bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Add half of the cheese mixture and stir with a wooden spoon until melted. Add the remaining cheese mixture and stir until smooth; add the nutmeg.
• Continue to cook, stirring, 2 more minutes. Transfer to a fondue pot or slow cooker to keep warm. Serve with your choice of dippers.
• Try these unlikely dippers:
• Iceberg lettuce
• Dried figs
• Pasta
• Avocado
• Pearl onions (blanched)
• Mini hot dogs
• Candied walnuts
• Gherkins
• Pineapple
• Popcorn
• Bacon
• Shredded wheat
• Mini bagels
• Butternut squash (roasted)
• Celery
• Corn on the cob
• Croissants
• Grapes
• Beef jerky

CHEESE FONDUE

Steps:

• Simmer wine in fondue pot. Add Swiss cheese, Gruyere cheese, 1/4 pound at a time. Stir after each addition of cheese until melted. Stir in flour. When all the cheese has melted, stir in salt and nutmeg. Serve with cut-up French bread.

CLASSIC CHEESE FONDUE

Steps:

• Pour the wine and lemon juice into a heavy-based pan over a medium-low heat and warm until steaming. Add all of the cheese, a handful at a time, whisking between each addition until all the cheese has been added. Continue to stir for 4-5 mins until everything is fully melted, smooth and creamy. Mix the cornflour with the kirsch in a small bowl, then stir this into the cheese mixture. Continue to cook over a low heat for a minute more.
• Rub the garlic on the inside of the fondue pot, if you like, then carefully pour the cheese mixture into the pot and immediately place it over the flame. (If you don't have a fondue set, add the garlic along with the wine in step one, then remove and discard it before you add the kirsch mixture.) Serve immediately with crusty bread, boiled new potatoes, vegetable crudités or cornichons for dunking, if you like. You can place the fondue back over a low heat if you need to reheat it after serving.

CHEESE FONDUE

Steps:

• In small bowl, coat the cheeses with cornstarch and set aside.
• Rub the inside of the ceramic fondue pot with the garlic, then discard.
• Over medium heat, add the wine and lemon juice and bring to a gentle simmer.
• Gradually stir the cheese into the simmering liquid.
• Melting the cheese gradually encourages a smooth fondue.
• Once smooth, stir in cherry brandy, mustard and nutmeg.
• Arrange an assortment of bite-sized dipping foods on a lazy Susan around fondue pot and enjoy!