Tillamook Vintage White Cheese Fondue

By teachskinner

Ingredients

• 1 loaf Artisanal dark bread (whole wheat, pumpernickel, seedless rye)
• Cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 cup sweet champagne
• 4 cups heavy cream
• 3 cups shredded extra-sharp white cheddar
• ½ T cornstarch
• ½ T white pepper

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 180 degrees. Arrange bread in single layer on a sheet pan and place in oven 3-5 minutes to dry out slightly. Remove and set aside.
2. In large saucepan, simmer champagne until reduced to ½ cup. Add cream and return to a simmer. Toss grated cheese and cornstarch together and fold into champagne-cream mixture. Add white pepper.
3. Serve Fondue in pot, surrounded with bread cubes.