Cheese and Artichoke Fondue

By cwyorkiex3

Take a dip! This flavorful artichoke-cheese sauce is perfect for dipping bread and vegetables.
Fondue is a natural for a romantic dinner for two. Remember the fondue rule: a dropped dipper requires a kiss!

The name fondue comes from the French word "fondre," which means "to melt". Whether cheese, wine or chocolate, fondue tastes great in any language!

In addition to dipping bread cubes into fondue, try cut-up bagels, soft breadsticks or fresh vegetables such as sliced carrots, cherry tomatoes, broccoli florets or cauliflower florets.

Not enough fondue forks to go around? Bamboo skewers used for kabobs are a great disposable stand-in.

If fondue becomes too thick, stir in a small amount of milk.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups diced process American cheese loaf (8 oz)
• 1 cup milk
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon Gold Medal® all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground mustard
• 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (6 oz)
• 1 can (14 oz) artichoke hearts, drained, chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped drained roasted red bell peppers (from 7-oz jar) or diced pimientos
• French or herbed bread cubes, if desired

Details

Servings 28
Preparation time 30mins
Cooking time 30mins

Preparation

Step 1

In 3-quart saucepan, mix American cheese, milk, Worcestershire sauce, flour and mustard. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until cheese is melted. Stir in Cheddar cheese until melted. Stir in artichoke hearts and bell peppers.

Transfer cheese mixture to fondue pot. Keep warm over low flame. To serve, dip bread cubes into fondue.