Fonduta (Northern Italian Style Fondue)

Author

NuWave

Servings

4-6

Category

Appetizers

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 shallot, finely minced
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 bay leaves
• ½ cup white wine
• 3½ cups grated Fontina
• Salt and white pepper to taste
• 5 thick slices of sourdough bread cut into cubes, slightly toasted

Directions

1. Set Skillet to 400ºF, add butter and shallot and sauté for 2-3 minutes, until translucent.
2. Add bay leaves, pour in wine and deglaze, stirring constantly.
3. Once all liquid is reduced, add cream and bring to a boil.
4. Reduce to 320ºF, then add cheese, salt, and pepper and stir until cheese melts.
5. Reduce Skillet to 110ºF and serve with bread cubes.