Slow-Cooked Aged Cheddar Fondue

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A deeply savory cheese fondue made with three types of aged cheddar, simmered with white wine and Dijon until silkily smooth. This Swiss-inspired recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, layers aged cheddar cheese, white wine, Dijon mustard into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. 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: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Swiss cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Grate 8 oz aged cheddar cheese and set aside. Finely mince 1 garlic clove.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1/2 cup white wine in a small saucepan over medium heat until simmering, then stir in 1 tsp Dijon mustard and minced garlic.
  3. Step 3: Reduce heat to low, add grated cheese gradually while stirring constantly until melted and smooth (about 5 minutes).
  4. Step 4: Stir in 1/4 cup fresh thyme, then serve immediately with crusty bread for dipping.

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