Best 5 Blue Cheese Fondue Recipes

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If you're craving a creamy, rich, and utterly satisfying fondue experience, look no further than blue cheese fondue. This luxurious dip, crafted with the pungent and flavorful notes of blue cheese, offers a unique culinary journey that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Whether you're hosting a cozy get-together with friends or simply seeking a comforting and delectable treat for yourself, this article will guide you through the art of preparing the ultimate blue cheese fondue.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

GRILLED PESTO MARINATED SKIRT STEAK WITH BLUE CHEESE FONDUE



Grilled Pesto Marinated Skirt Steak with Blue Cheese Fondue image

Cook's note: You can make this sauce a couple of hours in advance but reheat it very slowly to prevent separation. A number of cheeses can be substituted for the Cambozola; try Brie, Blue cheese or aged English Cheddar. Alternatively, use this sauce as a base for lasagna, tossed with pasta and steamed asparagus, or spooned over grilled steak for a stunning accent.

Provided by Michael Chiarello : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 pound skirt steak, cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch slices, room temperature
2 cups jarred pesto
Gray salt and freshly ground black pepper
Blue Cheese Fondue, recipe follows
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme leaves
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 cups heavy cream
1/2 pound Cambozola blue cheese, crumbled, or other blue cheese
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Soak 15 wooden skewers in cold water for 30 minutes. Heat the grill.
  • Thread the meat onto skewers, season with salt and pepper, and coat with the pesto. Grill to desired doneness. You can also cook the meat to medium rare then finish it off in the oven just before the party.
  • In a small pan over medium-low heat, cook the butter, thyme, and garlic until the garlic is soft, about 2 minutes. Be careful not to let the garlic brown. Add the cream, raise the heat to medium, and bring the cream to a simmer. Cook until the cream is reduced by 1/3. Lower the heat to maintain a slow simmer. Add the cheese and stir until the cheese is melted and the mixture is smooth. Add the pepper and pour into a fondue pot set over low heat.

BLUE CHEESE FONDUE



Blue Cheese Fondue image

Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 15m

Yield about 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups whole milk, warm
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles
2 ounces cream cheese, room temperature

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a heavy-bottomed saucepan. Stir in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, about 1 minute. Add the warm milk. Continue to stir as the sauce thickens. Bring the sauce to a boil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Lower the heat and cook, stirring, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the blue cheese and cream cheese and cook, about 2 minutes until the cheese is completely melted. Serve immediately.

IRISH BLUE CHEESE FONDUE



Irish Blue Cheese Fondue image

This Irish Blue Cheese Fondue recipe is a deliciously fun dish to serve on St. Patrick's Day.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 ounces Cashel blue cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
3/4 cup Irish lager, preferably Kells brand
1/2 cup half-and-half
Coarse salt
Sliced apples, for serving
Bread cubes, for serving
Steamed broccoli, for serving
Red and yellow peppers, for serving

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl toss blue cheese, flour, cayenne and dry mustard together; set aside.
  • Place lager and half-and-half in a fondue pot over medium-high heat; stir to combine. Bring liquid to a simmer and slowly stir in cheese mixture; continue stirring until cheese is completely melted. Season with salt. Serve immediately with apples, bread, broccoli, and peppers.

BLUE CHEESE FONDUE WITH CHERRY TOMATOES AND ROASTED CIPOLLINI ONIONS



Blue Cheese Fondue with Cherry Tomatoes and Roasted Cipollini Onions image

Provided by Michael Chiarello : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound cipollini onions
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pint cherry tomatoes
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 cups heavy cream
1/2 pound blue cheese, crumbled (recommended: Pt. Reyes)
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Using a small paring knife peel and halve the cipollini. Heat the olive oil in a large saute pan over high heat until hot but not smoking. Add the onions and season with salt and pepper. Caramelize the onions over high heat for about 5 minutes, transfer pan to the oven and continue to cook for about 8 to 10 minutes until the onions are nicely caramelized and fully cooked throughout, remove from pan to a plate and let cool slightly. Arrange the cherry tomatoes and onions on a platter with skewers for dipping.
  • In a small saucepan, over medium-low heat, melt the butter and cook until it is just beginning to brown. Immediately add the thyme and garlic. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring to prevent the garlic from browning. Add the cream, raise the heat to medium, bring to a slow simmer and reduce the cream by 1/3, about 2 minutes. Add the cheese and stir until the cheese melts and the mixture is smooth, season, to taste, with pepper. Pour the sauce into a fondue pot and set over a candle to keep hot.
  • Place the platter of veggies and skewers alongside and serve immediately.

CHIPS WITH BLUE CHEESE FONDUE



Chips with Blue Cheese Fondue image

Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network

Time 25m

Yield 6 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

8 ounces your favorite blue cheese, such as gorgonzola or buttermilk blue (or a combination of your favorites), crumbled
5 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 shallot, minced
1 sprig fresh rosemary
Kosher salt
1/4 cup dry white wine
3/4 cup heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Pinch cayenne pepper
5 fresh chives, snipped, optional
Lola Chips with Rosemary, recipe follows
Canola oil, for deep frying
2 large russet potatoes, scrubbed clean
2 or 3 cloves garlic, smashed, optional
1 sprig fresh rosemary, leaves stripped
1 teaspoon coarse sea salt

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cheese and cornstarch. Toss to coat. Set aside.
  • In a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat, add the oil, garlic, shallots, and rosemary. Season with a pinch of salt and cook until the shallot and garlic soften slightly, about 1 minute. Add the wine and simmer, about 1 minute. Whisk in the cream, pepper and cayenne pepper. When the cream mixture begins to bubble, remove from the heat and strain over the blue cheese, whisking to incorporate. Remove from the heat and stir in the chives if using. Serve in a fondue pot next to a big pile of Lola Chips with Rosemary.
  • In a medium pot, pour enough oil so that the oil comes 3 inches up the sides. Heat over medium heat until a deep-frying thermometer inserted in the oil reaches 350 degrees F. (If you don't have a thermometer, a cube of bread will brown in about 3 minutes.)
  • Slice the potatoes thinly on a mandoline. As you slice them, put them in a bowl of cold water to cover.
  • Drain the potatoes and pat dry. Working in batches if necessary, cook the potatoes in the oil until they are golden brown and crispy, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic if using, along with the potatoes. Remove the potatoes from the oil to a large paper towel-lined bowl and season them with the rosemary and salt, shaking the bowl to distribute the seasonings evenly.

Tips:

  • Use a good quality blue cheese, such as Roquefort, Gorgonzola, or Stilton.
  • Make sure the cheese is at room temperature before using it.
  • Use a dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.
  • Add a little bit of Dijon mustard to give the fondue a little bit of a kick.
  • If the fondue is too thick, add a little bit of milk or cream.
  • Serve the fondue with a variety of dippers, such as bread cubes, vegetables, and fruit.

Conclusion:

Blue cheese fondue is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. It is perfect for a party or a romantic dinner. The creamy, cheesy texture and the sharp, tangy flavor of the blue cheese are sure to please everyone. So next time you are looking for a new recipe to try, give blue cheese fondue a try. You won't be disappointed.

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