15 Minute Fondue for 1
I don’t have a fondue pot. And good cheese is expensive, which you gotta have if you are making fondue. So, I decided to use my tiny 1 cup spice heating pan that has a wok-like shape that is wider at the top to avoid wasting cheese (there is a 2 cup size if you want, cost: $10-$15). And, I hate waiting… So quick and flavorful – you will want to eat this every night!
Ingredients:
1 Tbs Butter
1 tsp Garlic paste
1 tsp Shallots – chopped in jar
1 drop of bottled lemon juice
Splash of white wine (Pinot Grigo or Savignon Blanc)
Black peppercorns – freshly ground
Pinch of sea salt (Fleur de Sel or Maldon)
½ cup Gouda cheese – freshly shredded
Splash of heavy cream – optional
Dipping ingredients (leftover steak, meatballs, ham cubes, baby tomatoes, asparagus, cauliflower, sweet bell peppers)
Toothpicks
Directions:
Cube your dipping ingredients and place on toothpicks (because the rest is going to happen fast)
On medium heat, melt butter in pan (I set the handles on my cutting board to hold it)
Add garlic, shallots, salt, and pepper until slightly bubbly, then reduce heat to low
Add a drop of lemon juice and a splash of white wine and stir for 10 seconds
Add one handful of cheese and let melt, then add a second handful of cheese
If you think it is too thick, add a splash of heavy cream (optional)
Leave on the lowest stovetop temp and dip away!
Written by:
Dr. Terra Caudill
Photo Credit:
Dr. Terra Caudill
Original Recipe:
Dr. Terra Caudill