This fantastic fondue goes way past the basic cheesy variety and jumps straight to a seafood-packed, creamy dip that turns crunchy garlic bread...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Fondue - classic to unusual
Fondue is French for "melt". There are three basic types of fondue, all are typically served in a fondue pot or some other vessel that keeps the mixture warm. Long handled skewers or forks are used to dip various ingredients (depending on the type of fondue) into the pot. Fondue can be a fun and tasty experience for the whole family.
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types of fondue:
The most common type of fondue is a melted cheese mixture (usually mixed with wine or chicken broth). A wide variety of cheeses can be used, as long as they melt smoothly. Typical "dippers" for cheese fondue are cubes of bread and vegetables. Sometimes seafood or other ingredients are added to the cheese.
Another type of fondue is one that actually cooks the food you dip in it. It's called "fondue bourguignonne". Oil is placed in the fondue pot and pieces of raw meat are dipped into the oil and left there until they cook. The meat is then dipped into a sauce to eat.
The last type of fondue is a dessert fondue usually made from chocolate. Pieces of firm cake like pound cake or fruit are dipped into the sweet sauce. The chocolate mixture will sometimes contain a liqueur.
Copycat Pappadeaux Blackened Oyster and Shrimp Fondeaux
Slow Cooker Fontina And Gruyere Cheese Fondue
Don't miss out on the magic (and romance) of fondue just because you don't have a fondue pot. A good old crockpot works like a charm for making this melty...
Method: crock pot
Time: 30-60 minutes
Gruyere and Brie Fondue
Is fondue the ultimate fancy party food? It's definitely worth finding out with this gruyere, brie, and white wine recipe of melty perfection.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Baileys Irish Cream Chocolate Fondue
A healthy dose of Baileys gives this fondue a luscious layer of boozy flavor. Marshmallows, bananas, graham crackers, or angel food cake all make great dippers.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Copycat Red Lobster's Lobster Fondue
Made with imitation lobster, lobster tail, velveeta cheese, Swiss cheese, cream of shrimp soup, milk, cayenne pepper, paprika
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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Mashed Potato Fondue
This tasty twist on fondue mixes mashed potatoes with creamy cheese. Serve with a variety of dippers.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Cheddar Cheese Fondue
The perfect party dish. This simple cheesy fondue is easy to make and can be kept warm in your slow cooker, making it ideal for entertaining. Your guests will love it!
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Lauren's Cheese Fondue
Lauren knows a thing or two about cheese, which is why she picked a blend of Gruyere and Emmental for this fondue.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
2 Minute Chocolate Fondue
Need to impress that special someone? Serve this fondue and hearts will be swooning. Mix in your favorite flavored liqueur and serve with fruit and/or cake.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Milk Chocolate Fondue
Seriously, what's more romantic than silky chocolate fondue? A touch of kirsch brandy is the secret ingredient you might not have expected.
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker White Pizza Fondue
This recipe uses ricotta cheese which gives it a richer and more dense consistency, perfect for heartier dippers like Italian bread slices.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Slow Cooker Chocolate Fondue
Who needs a fancy fondue pot? Just fire up the crock pot. This rich chocolate fondue is perfect with cake, fruit, cookies, or other dippers (try marshmallows!)
Method: crock pot
Time: 1-2 hours
Meat Fondue with four sauces
Made with chili sauce, onion, prepared horseradish, garlic salt, fresh cilantro, lime juice, jalapeno chili pepper, hot pepper sauce, mayonnaise or salad dressing
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Slow Cooker Seafood Fondue
Creamy seafood fondue with lobster, shrimp, crab, and scallops. Melted cheese, savory spices, and crusty bread come together in this easy, one-pot wonder. Perfect for sharing...
Method: crock pot
Time: 1-2 hours
American Fondue
This is a rich, cheesy, and oh-so-easy fondue! Fun for parties and kids. Can also be prepared on the stovetop and kept warm in a crock pot.
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Mongolian Hotpot Fondue
Made with Chinese leaves, spinach, soup noodles, peanut butter, soy sauce, rice wine or dry sherry, water, chili powder, shallot
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Meatball Fondue
Made with onion, bread crumbs, cheddar cheese, tomato paste, red wine vinegar, honey, dry mustard, Worcestershire sauce, chicken broth
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Slow Cooker Beer Cheese Fondue
Made with sliced jalapeno peppers, flour, chili powder, Monterey jack cheese, sharp Cheddar cheese, beer, garlic, green chiles
Method: crock pot
Time: 1-2 hours
Chicken Fondue in Ginger Broth
Made with sour cream, fresh parsley, garlic, water, lemon juice or lime juice, soy sauce, sugar, hot pepper flakes
Time: under 30 minutes
Kahlua White Chocolate Fondue
Made with pound cake, cinnamon sticks, whipping cream, white chocolate, Kahlua, fruit
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Shrimp And Scallop Fondue Provencale
Made with white wine, herbes de Provence, tomato puree, tomatoes, garlic, onion, olive oil, basil leaves, jumbo shrimp, sea scallops
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Slow Cooker Reese's Fondue
Made with banana slices, apple wedges, pound cake pieces, or marshmallows, semisweet chocolate chips, evaporated milk, sugar, peanut butter
Method: crock pot
Time: 30-60 minutes
Roasted Garlic Fondue
Roasted garlic dipped in chocolate? Sounds crazy but the combination of flavors is incredible. You must try it!
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Vanilla Fondue
Made with pineapple chunks, peach, fresh strawberries, vanilla milk chips, light cream, Grand Marnier or coffee flavored liqueur
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Southwestern Cheese Fondue
Made with garlic, white wine, pepper Jack cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, cornstarch, tequila, cilantro, chili powder
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Italian Fondue
Made with dry red wine, cornstarch, sharp Cheddar cheese, tomato sauce, spaghetti sauce mix, mozzarella cheese, ground beef
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Cheddar Fondue
Made with bread, butter or margarine, all-purpose flour, salt, black pepper, dry mustard, Worcestershire sauce, milk, cheddar cheese
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Caramel Rum Fondue
Made with rum extract, caramels, miniature marshmallows, whipping cream, rum
Method: crock pot
Time: 1-2 hours
Classic Fondue Bourguignonne
Made with salt and pepper, dipping sauces, beef filet or boneless sirloin, oil
Time: under 30 minutes
Smoky Cheese Fondue
Made with smoked Cheddar cheese, Gruyere cheese, Asiago cheese, flour, dry mustard, white wine, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, Dijon mustard, sourdough bread
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Chocolate Caramel Fondue
Made with angel food cake, pound cake, sweetened condensed milk, caramel ice cream topping, unsweetened chocolate, cookies, fruit, berries
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Fondue With Gouda Cheese
Made with pepper, bread, kirsch, Gouda cheese, butter, flour, milk, garlic, nutmeg, white wine
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Beef And Cheese Pizza Fondue
Made with bread sticks, mozzarella cheese, ground beef, onion, pizza sauce, dried basil or oregano, garlic powder, sharp Cheddar cheese
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Bread Bowl Fondue
Made with raw vegetables and/or crackers, butter or margarine, olive oil, Italian bread, cream cheese, 4-cheese Mexican blend, sour cream, fully cooked ham, onion, Worcestershire...
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
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