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Savory Swiss Fondue with
Chicken and Vegetable Dippers

Makes 6-8 servings
Prep time: 30 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch chunks
  • Seasoned salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, or more to taste
  • 1/2 cup white wine or non-alcoholic wine
  • 3 cups (12 ounces) Swiss cheese, shredded

Accompaniments

Bread cubes
Broccoli flowerets
Blanched asparagus

Directions

Thread chicken onto metal or bamboo skewers. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Broil until chicken is cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Meanwhile, melt butter in a fondue pot over medium heat. Add garlic and cook 2 minutes. Add flour and cook 1 minute while whisking constantly. Whisk in milk, Worcestershire sauce, dry mustard and hot pepper sauce and let pot simmer for 1 minute. Add wine and bring to simmer. Reduce heat to low and gradually add cheese, whisking until melted and smooth. Keep warm over a low flame. Serve with chicken skewers, bread and vegetables for dipping.

Simple Swiss Fondue

Makes 6 servings
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup white wine or non-alcoholic wine
  • 3 cups (12 ounces) Swiss cheese, shredded
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Accompaniments

Bread cubes
Sliced vegetables (asparagus, broccoli, carrots, zucchini, baby new potatoes)

Directions

Bring wine to a boil in a fondue pot over high heat. Combine cheese and cornstarch in mixing bowl. Reduce heat to low; gradually add cheese mixture, whisking constantly until melted and smooth. Keep fondue warm over a low flame.

Slice bread cubes, asparagus, broccoli, carrots, zucchini and steamed baby new potatoes for dipping