AGED CHEDDAR FONDUE WITH GRILLED TOMATOES, BACON AND ONIONS

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Aged Cheddar Fondue with Grilled Tomatoes, Bacon and Onions image

Provided by Amy Thielen

Categories     appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pint cherry tomatoes
8 ounces slab bacon, cubed
1 large Vidalia onion, cubed
1/2 loaf ciabatta bread (about 8 ounces), cubed
Olive oil, for tossing with skewer ingredients
Salt
Lots of freshly ground black pepper
4 ounces aged Cheddar
6 teaspoons cornstarch
10 ounces Gruyere
2 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons sherry wine
Pinch of nutmeg

Steps:

  • Heat a grill on medium-high heat.
  • Toss the cherry tomatoes, slab bacon, onions and bread cubes separately with a bit of oil, salt and pepper, and thread them on their own skewers so that they can cook at their own rate. You will have multiple skewers of each.
  • Grill the skewers over medium-high heat until lightly charred; keep warm while you make the fondue.
  • Shred the Cheddar and toss with 2 teaspoons of the cornstarch. Separately, shred the Gruyere and toss with the remaining 4 teaspoons cornstarch.
  • In a medium heatproof saucepan, heat the butter over medium heat. (You can easily cook this over a campfire or on a camp grill as well.) When the butter melts, add the garlic and let it sizzle for 30 seconds. Add the white wine and bring to a simmer. Add the Gruyere and whisk until smooth. Add the Cheddar and whisk until smooth and no lumps of cheese remain. Heat until the cheese bubbles slightly at the edges. Remove from the heat and stir in the sherry, lots of black pepper and the nutmeg.
  • Serve with the skewers of tomatoes, onions, bacon and bread for dipping.

MD farook
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I've made this fondue several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The cheese is melted to perfection and the grilled tomatoes, bacon, and onions are a delicious addition. I highly recommend this recipe.


Jonathan Brisco
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This fondue was easy to make and so delicious! I used a combination of sharp cheddar and Gruyère cheese and it was perfect. The grilled tomatoes, bacon, and onions added a nice touch of flavor and texture. I will definitely be making this again.


Kasam Chhetri
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I made this fondue for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the rich, cheesy flavor and the grilled tomatoes, bacon, and onions added a delicious smoky touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Taylor Frank
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This fondue was delicious! The cheese was melted to perfection and the grilled tomatoes, bacon, and onions added a nice touch of flavor and texture. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Mohammad Fahad
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I've made this fondue several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The cheese is melted to perfection and the grilled tomatoes, bacon, and onions are a delicious addition. I highly recommend this recipe.


LoganFam
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This fondue was easy to make and so delicious! I used a combination of sharp cheddar and Gruyère cheese and it was perfect. The grilled tomatoes, bacon, and onions added a nice touch of flavor and texture. I will definitely be making this again.


saqlan saqlan
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I made this fondue for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the rich, cheesy flavor and the grilled tomatoes, bacon, and onions added a delicious smoky touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Queen Empress
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This fondue was delicious! The cheese was melted to perfection and the grilled tomatoes, bacon, and onions added a nice touch of flavor and texture. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Mark Hibbitt
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I've made this fondue several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The cheese is melted to perfection and the grilled tomatoes, bacon, and onions are a delicious addition. I highly recommend this recipe.


Giovanni Gonzalez
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This fondue was easy to make and so delicious! I used a combination of sharp cheddar and Gruyère cheese and it was perfect. The grilled tomatoes, bacon, and onions added a nice touch of flavor and texture. I will definitely be making this again.


NotA Kpopidol
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I made this fondue for a romantic dinner and it was perfect! The cheese was melted to perfection and the grilled tomatoes, bacon, and onions were a delicious accompaniment. My partner and I both loved it.


Waheed Suleman
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This fondue was a hit at our party! Everyone loved the rich, cheesy flavor and the grilled tomatoes, bacon, and onions added a delicious smoky touch. We will definitely be making this again.