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Cheese Fondue

Maria Emmerich
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup organic unsalted butter
  • 1 cup organic beef or chicken broth
  • 2 oz organic cream cheese
  • 1.2 lbs extra sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1/2 tsp Redmond Real salt
  • DIPPING IDEAS:
  • Amazing Bread Pieces
  • Protein Bread
  • Caramelized organic Cauliflower
  • Caramelized organic Brussels Sprouts
  • Organic Button Mushrooms lightly sauteed

Instructions
 

  • Place the butter in a large saucepan and heat on high for about 5 minutes. Whisk while heating.
  • The butter will start to sizzle and fluff up. Watch for brown flecks (not black!) and remove from heat.
  • Slowly add the organic broth, cream cheese and shredded cheese. Add salt to taste.
  • Heat lightly just until cheese is pretty much melted.
  • Remove from heat and place in a blender to combine until very very smooth.
  • Pour into a fondue pot and enjoy!

Notes

NUTRITIONAL COMPARISON (per serving)
Traditional Fondue = 353 calories, 24.8g fat, 20.8g protein, 5g carb, 0g fiber
"Healthified" Fondue = 334 calories, 31.7g fat, 12.3g protein, 0.2g carbs, 0g fiber
(84% fat, 14.7% protein, 0.3% carbs)