I love Fondue. Love. It. The Melting Pot is amazing. But instead of spending a *cough* hundred bucks *cough* for every time I get a fondue craving, we have our own little fondue recipe we love that is super easy to make and you don't even need a fondue pot for--it's microwave cooked! I also purchased The Melting Pot cookbook so I might have to post some of their recipes from it too. But here is the Creer family fav cheese fondue recipe for your enjoyment!
ITALIAN STYLE CHEESE FONDUE
4 cups shredded cheese (we like 2 cups Italian cheese blend and 2 cups Colby Jack, but any kind works)
1/2 cup grated Parmesan Cheese
4 tsp. cornstarch
1/4 cup margarine/butter
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 clove (or more to taste) garlic, minced
1 large car Italian style diced tomatoes
1 tsp dry basil
1/2 tsp oregano
1/8t tsp pepper
In a small bowl, stir together cheeses and cornstarch. Set aside.
In a 3 quart casserole dish, microwave butter for 1 minute. Stir in onion and garlic. Microwave covered with wax paper for 3 minutes. Stir. Microwave (covered) for 3 more minutes. Stir in tomatoes and spices. Cover and microwave for 2 minutes or until steaming. Gradually* add cheese mixture. Stir until cheese is completely melted. Microwave covered for 2 minutes. Beat vigorously with a fork. Microwave uncovered for 4 minutes, beating after 2, or until fondue is thick and bubbly.
Serve with French bread cubes, carrots, zucchini, peppers, broccoli, cauliflower, apples, or even little chunks of cooked chicken or sausages.
To reheat, heat in microwave on 1/2 power, stirring every 30 seconds.
*It might be kinda annoying to gradually add the cheeses and stir until melted, but it makes the consistency so much better so I highly advise it! :)
Enjoy!
