Gruyère and Emmental Cheese Fondue with Rye Bread

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A classic Swiss cheese dip featuring two renowned Swiss cheeses, melted to creamy perfection and served with crusty rye bread for dipping. This Swiss-inspired quick recipe, ready in about 17 minutes, pairs Gruyère cheese, Emmental cheese, Dry white wine for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 7 min Serves 4 Swiss cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a heatproof bowl, combine 1 cup grated Gruyère cheese, 1 cup grated Emmental cheese, 1/2 cup dry white wine, and 1 minced garlic clove. Whisk in 1 tbsp lemon juice and 1 tsp cornstarch until smooth.
  2. Step 2: Place the bowl over a pot of gently simmering water (double boiler), stirring constantly with a wooden spoon over medium-low heat for 5-7 minutes until melted and bubbling, adding extra wine if thickening too much.
  3. Step 3: Remove from heat, stir in 1/4 tsp black pepper, and transfer to a fondue pot. Serve immediately with 1 loaf of rye bread cubes for dipping.

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