Italian Fondue for Crock Pot
Transform your next gathering into an Italian-inspired feast with this creamy, decadent Italian Fondue for the crock pot. Loaded with a rich blend of mozzarella, provolone, and Parmesan cheeses, and complemented by the smoothness of cream cheese and heavy cream, this fondue is infused with the bold flavors of minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and a hint of spice from optional red pepper flakes. Perfectly melted in a slow cooker, this crowd-pleasing appetizer is ideal for entertaining, offering effortless preparation and hands-off cooking. Pair it with cubed Italian bread, juicy cherry tomatoes, and tender broccoli florets for a variety of delightful dipping options. Whether for a dinner party or a cozy family night, this easy crock pot cheese fondue guarantees a deliciously interactive dining experience!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Provolone cheese, shredded
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 4 ounces Cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 0.25 teaspoon Red pepper flakes (optional)
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 loaf Italian bread, cubed
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, whole or halved
- 1 cup Broccoli florets, blanched
Instructions
Begin by preparing your crock pot. Lightly grease the inside with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
In a medium bowl, combine the shredded mozzarella, provolone, and grated Parmesan cheeses. Set aside.
Add the softened cream cheese, heavy cream, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper to the crock pot.
Turn the crock pot to the LOW setting and allow the cream cheese mixture to begin melting. This will take about 10-15 minutes.
Gradually add the shredded cheese mixture to the crock pot, stirring well after each addition to ensure even melting.
Cover the crock pot and let the fondue cook on LOW for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent clumping or burning.
Once the cheese is fully melted and smooth, reduce the crock pot to the WARM setting to maintain the consistency while serving.
Prepare your dippers: Cube the Italian bread, blanch the broccoli florets, and rinse the cherry tomatoes.
Arrange the dippers on a serving platter alongside the crock pot with the fondue. Provide fondue forks or skewers for easy dipping.
Enjoy your Italian fondue warm, and stir occasionally if it begins to thicken.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3591 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 222.5 g | 285% | |
| Saturated Fat | 132.7 g | 664% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 606 mg | 202% | |
| Sodium | 6119 mg | 266% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 244.2 g | 89% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.6 g | 84% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.8 g | ||
| Protein | 154.8 g | 310% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 3353 mg | 258% | |
| Iron | 17.6 mg | 98% | |
| Potassium | 1836 mg | 39% | |
*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.
