Petite Gouda Or Edam Fondue Appetizer Food

BEST FORMULA THREE-CHEESE FONDUE

Steps:

• Bring the wine to a boil in a small saucepan.
• Meanwhile, melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium low heat. Whisk in the flour, and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring constantly to avoid sticking and burning.
• Once the flour is cooked, stir the wine into the flour mixture slowly. Use a whisk to smooth the mixture. Slowly add cubes of Gruyere, Cheddar, and Emmentaler cheese; stir until cheese is melted. Transfer cheese mixture to fondue pot. Keep warm over low flame.

GOUDA FONDUE

Steps:

• Combine wine and lemon juice in a small pot over medium heat. Toss together both cheeses and cornstarch in a large bowl. When the wine comes to a boil, slowly add the cheese and cornstarch mixture, whisking continuously until smooth. Season with nutmeg and cayenne. Transfer to a small slow cooker set to low and serve with the selection of dippers. Fondue should hold on low setting for up to 1 hour.

GOUDA-AND-BEER FONDUE BREAD BOWL

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• To make the bread bowl, slice off the top 1/4 of the bread with a serrated knife and set aside. Hollow out the loaf by cutting a circle around the inside of the bread leaving a 1-inch border. Pull the soft bread out with your hands, making sure to leave about a 1-inch border at the bottom of the bowl as well. Cube the bread you removed and set it aside for dipping.
• Place the bread bowl on a baking sheet and place in the oven until it is heated through and golden on the inside, about 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, to make the fondue, combine the Gouda and Emmentaler cheeses with the cornstarch in a medium bowl. Toss with your fingers until the cheese strands are coated.
• Combine the beer and 1 tablespoon of the lemon juice in a medium non-reactive saucepan over medium heat until it is steaming but not simmering, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the cheese in large handfuls, stirring with a wooden spoon. Continue cooking and stirring until all the cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. Once smooth, stir in the mustard and the remaining 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Season with salt.
• Remove the bread bowl from the oven and let it cool slightly, about 5 minutes. Rub the inside all over with the cut sides of the garlic clove. Pour the hot fondue into the warm bread bowl. Serve with the apples, pears and the reserved bread cubes.

PETITE GOUDA (OR EDAM) FONDUE APPETIZER

Steps:

• Remove wax coating; carefully scoop out center of cheese leaving a 1/4" shell. Coarsely chop scooped-out cheese into small pieces and put in microwave safe bowl. Mix in tomatoes & basil.
• Cook cheese-tomato-basil mixture uncovered in microwave at 50% for 1 minute Stir and cook at 50% stirring every 20 seconds until cheese bubbles, 1-1/2 to 2 minute longer.
• Set shell on plate, surround with baguette slices. Pour hot cheese into shell.
• Cooking Tips:.
• Chili/Onion Version: tomatoes, 1 T. chopped green chilies, 1 chopped green onion, 1/4 tsp chili or cumin or both.