1 large garlic, sliced in half lengthwise, clove

1/2 cup dry white wine

5 oz. mozzarella, shredded

5 oz. Gouda cheese, shredded, aged

1 tbsp cornstarch

2 tbsp Kirsch

black pepper, Freshly ground

nutmeg, Freshly grated

1 baguette loaf, cut into 2-inch cubes, or sourdough loaf

Crisp breadsticks

assorted vegetables

ham, cooked , cut into bite-sized pieces

sausage, cured ,cut into bite-sized pieces

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

Set a fondue pot stand with a heat source, or an electric warming tray, in the middle of your dining table, and arrange around it individual serving plates accompanied by long fondue forks for dipping.

Rub the inside bottom of a fondue pot or enameled cast-iron casserole with the cut sides of the garlic halves, then discard the garlic. Put the pan over high heat and immediately add the wine, stirring and scraping with a wooden spoon to dissolve the garlic residue.

Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl, use your fingers to toss the two cheeses together with the cornstarch, until evenly combined. Reduce the heat under the pot or casserole to low and add the cheese-cornstarch mixture. Stir continuously until the mixture is thoroughly melted and smooth. Stir in the Kirsch and season with a little freshly ground black pepper and just a small pinch of nutmeg.

While the fondue is cooking, spread the bread cubes on a baking sheet. Put them in the preheated oven and bake just until they are lightly toasted, 5-7 minutes, taking care that they don’t turn too brown or burn.

Carefully transfer the pot or casserole of fondue to the table, placing it above a gentle tabletop heat source that will keep the fondue warm during eating. Serve the fondue immediately, accompanied by the bread, vegetables, and meats, offering long fondue forks with which each person can spear bites of bread, vegetable, or meat and dip them into the cheese.

Sugar: 2g

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Calcium: 478mg

Calories: 453kcal

Carbohydrates: 36g

Cholesterol: 68mg

Fat: 20g

Fiber: 2g

Iron: 2mg

Potassium: 160mg

Protein: 22g

Saturated Fat: 11g

Sodium: 897mg

Vitamin A: 439IU

Vitamin C: 1mg