Cheddar Cheese Fondue

Gathering around a warm pot of cheese is a wonderful way to start an evening with friends. This fondue recipe comes together in minutes and delivers a rich flavor profile by combining condensed cheddar soup with savory French onion dip. The addition of dry mustard and red pepper adds just enough heat to cut through the creaminess. It is a savory appetizer that pairs beautifully with crisp apple slices or crunchy breadsticks.

Yields: 8 servings (2 1/3 cups) | Prep Time: 5 minutes | Cook Time: 10 minutes | Temperature: Stovetop

Ingredients

• 1 (11-ounce) can condensed Cheddar cheese soup, undiluted
• 1 (8-ounce) carton French onion dip
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1/8 teaspoon red pepper
• Dippers: breadsticks, apple slices, or nacho chips

Instructions

1. Combine: In a small, heavy saucepan, combine the condensed Cheddar cheese soup, French onion dip, shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, dry mustard, and red pepper.
2. Melt: Cook the mixture over medium heat. Stir constantly until the mixture is thoroughly heated and the cheese is completely melted and smooth.
3. Serve: Transfer the mixture to a fondue pot and place it over the heating unit to keep it hot. Serve immediately with breadsticks, apple slices, or nacho chips.

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Cheddar Cheese Fondue

A quick and creamy cheddar cheese fondue made with French onion dip and sharp cheddar. The perfect savory appetizer for dipping apples, bread, and more.

Cooking Method: Simmering Cuisine: American Courses: Appetizers, Condiment, Sauces

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Prep Time 5 mins Cook Time 10 mins Total Time 15 mins Servings: 8 Dietary:

N Nut Free V Vegetarian

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 can condensed Cheddar cheese soup, undiluted (11-ounce)
• 1 carton French onion dip (8-ounce)
• 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (4 ounces)
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon dry mustard
• ¹⁄₈ teaspoon red pepper
• Dippers: breadsticks, apple slices, or nacho chips

Instructions

Combine:

1. In a small, heavy saucepan, combine the condensed Cheddar cheese soup, French onion dip, shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, dry mustard, and red pepper.

Melt:

1. Cook the mixture over medium heat.
2. Stir constantly until the mixture is thoroughly heated and the cheese is completely melted and smooth.

Serve:

1. Transfer the mixture to a fondue pot and place it over the heating unit to keep it hot.
2. Serve immediately with breadsticks, apple slices, or nacho chips.

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