Caramelized Onion, Bacon, and Gruyère Fondue

Name: Caramelized Onion, Bacon, and Gruyère Fondue
Prep time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 - 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb. Gruyère, grated (about 6 cups); 1 1/2 tbsp. cornstarch; 4 slices bacon, chopped; 1 tbsp. butter; 1 medium sweet onion, sliced; 1 c. dry white wine; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; Freshly ground nutmeg, to taste; Pretzel bites and sliced salami, for dipping

This rich, warm cheese dip makes the ultimate party meal!

By Lyda Jones BurnettePublished: Nov 14, 2024

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Yields:

6 - 8 serving(s)

Prep Time:

45 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

It's hard to beat fondue for making a party meal feel festive. When a big, bubbling pot of the cheesy dip appears, everyone's eyes widen in delight. If you want to have it sit out at a party be sure to use a fondue pot so that it stays melted and creamy.

This version combines decadent, creamy Gruyère cheese with caramelized onions and bacon. It's too good!

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Ingredients

1 1/2 lb. Gruyère, grated (about 6 cups)
1 1/2 Tbsp. cornstarch
4 slices bacon, chopped
1 Tbsp. butter
1 medium sweet onion, sliced
1 cup dry white wine
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Freshly ground nutmeg, to taste
Pretzel bites and sliced salami, for dipping

Directions

1. Step 1Toss together Gruyère and cornstarch in a bowl until coated. Cook bacon in a large Dutch oven over medium heat, stirring frequently, until crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a bowl with a slotted spoon. Reduce heat to medium-low, and add butter and onion to Dutch oven. Cook, stirring frequently, until onion is golden brown, 18 to 20 minutes. Transfer to bowl with bacon.
2. Step 2Increase heat to medium. Add wine to Dutch oven and cook until simmering. Reduce heat to low. Whisk in cheese, by the small handful, until melted. Stir in reserved bacon and onion. Season with salt, pepper, and freshly ground nutmeg. Serve immediately with pretzel bites and sliced salami alongside.

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