Chipotle Cheese Fondue
Steps
To make the fondue: in a bowl toss together cheeses and cornstarch.
Rub inside of a heavy 3- to 4-quart saucepan with garlic halves , leaving garlic in pan , and add wine and lemon juice.
Bring liquid just to a boil and stir in cheese mixture by handfuls.
Bring mixture to a bare simmer over moderate heat , stirring , and stir in kirsch , nutmeg , chilies , and pepper to taste.
Transfer fondue to a fondue pot and set over a low flame.
Stir in fried shallots , scallions , and / or bacon if using and serve fondue with accompaniments for dipping.
To make the fried shallots: in a heavy 10- to 12-inch skillet cook shallots in oil moderately high heat , stirring , until golden brown.
Transfer shallots with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain and season with salt.
Makes about 2 / 3 cup.
Ingredients
gruyere cheese, emmenthaler cheese, cornstarch, garlic, dry white wine, fresh lemon juice, kirsch, nutmeg, chipotle chiles in adobo, shallots, vegetable oil, vegetables, breadstick, day-old french bread