Traditional Swiss Cheese Fondue
Traditional Swiss Cheese Fondue blends Gruyère and Emmental into a silky, wine-kissed pot with a gentle garlic aroma and a balanced, nutty tang. It’s perfect for cozy gatherings, inviting everyone to dip crusty bread, tender potatoes, and crisp pickles for contrasts of creamy, salty, and bright. Serve for an intimate dinner or a festive winter appetizer spread.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Traditional Swiss Cheese Fondue, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 25 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 48 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 25
- Heart Health
- 73
- Metabolic
- 46
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 45
- Performance
- 39
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine Gruyère cheese, Emmental cheese, and cornstarch in a bowl, mixing until the cheese is evenly coated; set aside.
- 2
Rub the cut side of the garlic over the inside of a fondue pot or heavy saucepan. Add wine and set over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, then slowly add the cheese and cornstarch mixture. Stir with a spatula in a gentle figure-eight motion until all the cheese is incorporated and the fondue is smooth and uniform. Lower the heat to medium-low if the fondue boils too hard.
- 3
Serve the fondue right away, preferably over a warmer. If you heated the fondue in a saucepan on the stove, you can carefully pour it into a fondue pot for serving.
- Calories 1619.38 kcal High 81%
- Protein 95.37 g Good Source 191%
- Carbohydrate 87.17 g 32%
- Total Fat 95.94 g High 123%
- Saturated Fat 52.29 g High 261%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 260.58 mg High 87%
- Sodium 1983.81 mg High 86%
- Dietary Fiber 6.28 g Good Source 22%
- Total Sugars 10.49 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 3016.56 mg Good Source 232%
- Iron 4.78 mg Good Source 27%
- Potassium 654.54 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin A 338.33 mcg Good Source 38%
- Vitamin C 27.53 mg Good Source 31%
- Vitamin D 0.86 mcg Low Source 4%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sulfites
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Traditional Swiss Cheese Fondue is made with 9 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Baby Potatoes, Cornichons, Cornstarch, and Emmental Cheese. Each serving provides about 1619.38 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Traditional Swiss Cheese Fondue made of?
- The main ingredients are Baby Potatoes, Cornichons, Cornstarch, Emmental Cheese, French Bread. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Traditional Swiss Cheese Fondue?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1619.38 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Traditional Swiss Cheese Fondue easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Traditional Swiss Cheese Fondue healthy?
- Traditional Swiss Cheese Fondue has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 1619.38 calories and 95.37 g of protein, or 191% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1983.81 mg (86% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 52.29 g (261% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Sulfites, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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