Bleu Cheese Fondue
Indulge in a rich and creamy appetizer with this decadent Bleu Cheese Fondue, perfect for entertaining or elevating your next gathering. This recipe features a velvety blend of whole milk, heavy cream, and bold crumbled bleu cheese, brought together with a smooth roux for a luscious, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Infused with a hint of garlic powder and seasoned to perfection, this fondue pairs irresistibly with fresh or toasted bread cubes and an assortment of crisp vegetables like carrots, broccoli, and celery. Easy to prepare in just 25 minutes, this crowd-pleasing dish is a must-try for cheese lovers looking to impress. Perfect for parties, date nights, or cozy evenings in, this Bleu Cheese Fondue will have everyone dipping for more!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups whole milk
- 0.5 cups heavy cream
- 1.25 cups bleu cheese, crumbled
- 0.5 teaspoons garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoons kosher salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper, freshly ground
- 4 cups bread cubes, fresh or toasted
- 2 cups assorted vegetables (e.g., carrot sticks, broccoli florets, celery sticks)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter until bubbling.
Add the flour to the pan and whisk continuously for about 1-2 minutes to form a smooth roux. Make sure the mixture doesn't brown.
Gradually pour in the milk, whisking constantly to prevent lumps, and then add the heavy cream. Continue whisking until the mixture begins to thicken, approximately 3-4 minutes.
Lower the heat to medium-low and add the crumbled bleu cheese to the pan. Stir gently until the cheese has melted completely and the mixture is smooth.
Season the fondue with garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper to taste. Adjust seasoning as needed.
Transfer the fondue to a fondue pot or a heat-safe bowl and keep warm over a low heat source, such as a tea light or fondue warmer.
Serve immediately with bread cubes, vegetables, or your preferred dipping items.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3726 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 181.6 g | 233% | |
| Saturated Fat | 103.8 g | 519% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 442 mg | 147% | |
| Sodium | 7646 mg | 332% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 375.4 g | 137% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 34.1 g | 122% | |
| Total Sugars | 54.8 g | ||
| Protein | 145.4 g | 291% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.6 mcg | 33% | |
| Calcium | 2625 mg | 202% | |
| Iron | 22.2 mg | 123% | |
| Potassium | 3432 mg | 73% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
