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Sharp Cheddar Cheese Fondue

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List of Ingredients



• 8 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese
  
• 2 cloves garlic
  
• 1 cup dry white wine (or more)
  
• 2 tsp cornstarch
  
• Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
  
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• Cubed baguette
  






Instructions



1. Grate Cheddar cheese. Set aside. Rub inside of fondue pot or heavy saucepan with the cut surface of garlic. Leave the garlic in the pan. Add 1 cup wine and bring to a simmer. Whisk the Cheddar slowly into the wine. Bring mixture back to a simmer.
   
   
2. In a small ramekin, mix cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water. Whisk cornstarch mixture into cheese mixture. Bring back to a simmer and cook for 2 minutes, until smooth and no starchy taste remains. Add a pinch of nutmeg, if desired.
   
   
3. Transfer to fondue pot and place over fondue burner. Serve warm with cubes of baguette. Spear bread cubes with fondue fork and dip into fondue, swirling to coat. If mixture becomes too thick, stir in a little additional warmed wine.
   
   Serves 4