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Der Rheinlander Cheese Fondue

What is it that makes this dish so delectable?... the umami or the wine? Tough choice!

Course Appetizer
Cuisine French
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 5 cups American cheese processed swiss
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup wine sauterne, chablis
  • 1 Tbsp. butter
  • 1/4 tsp. MSG (umami seasoning)
  • 1 dash white pepper
  • 1 dash nutmeg
  • 1/2 loaf rye bread
  • 1/2 loaf French bread

Instructions

  1. Grate or chop the cheese.

  2. Bring water, wine, butter and seasoning to a boil. Then add cheese and set into double boiler.
  3. Stir thoroughly with wooden spoon until cheese melts into a smooth heavy sauce.
  4. If fondue seems too thick, add more wine. If too thin, add more cheese.
  5. Dice bread into 2-inch squares and brown lightly in oven.

  6. Keep fondue warm while serving, or a skin will form on the top.

Recipe Notes

Source: Yummly.com