Alcohol Free Cheese Fondue is one of my favorite family friendly meals. It is delicious and can be made right at the table making it a fun way to connect with family.
Normally Cheese Fondue is made with a dry white wine, like a Chablis. You are definitely welcome to make it that way if you desire (see notes in the recipe).
But, this version tastes fabulous without the alcohol.
I originally made mine with just chicken stock and it was a little flat. All it took was a splash of vinegar mixed in to give it that slight tang you would get from the wine.
Options for Alcohol Free Cheese Fondue
I like the combination of Swiss and cheddar cheeses, but you can go all one or the other. Or use another creamy melting cheese like fontina, Gruyere, or gouda.
Choose a mild, lightly sweet vinegar such as rice vinegar, white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar. Stay away from distilled white or malt vinegar (too strong) or balsamic or red wine vinegar (could color the cheese).
For a gluten free option: choose a gluten free bread, or go with just vegetables, for a gluten free meal.
For a vegetarian option: swap the chicken stock for vegetable stock .
How to Serve Cheese Fondue
Growing up Mom would make it in an electric skillet at the table and we would just dip our bread or vegetables straight in the skillet.
Since my son is overly sensitive to heat (it's an autism thing), I prepare it in the electric skillet at the table, then scoop the sauce into small bowls for him..
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Β½ pound swiss cheese (grated)
- Β½ pound cheddar cheese (grated)
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 large garlic clove (cut in half lengthwise)
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable stock (apple juice or alcohol free dry white wine)
- 1+ tablespoon mild vinegar (rice or apple cider for example)
- 1 loaf French Bread (gluten free if desired) (cut into 1 Β½ inch cubes)
- assorted vegetables such as mushrooms broccoli, cauliflower, bell peppers, etc. cut into bite sized pieces or strips
Instructions
- Combine both grated cheeses and coat with cornstarch.
- Place an electric skillet in the center of the table and heat to high. Rub with cut sides of the garlic.
- Pour in chicken stock and vinegar. Heat until bubbling but not boiling.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add cheese mixture one handful at a time, stirring constantly. Make sure each addition of cheese is melted before adding more.
- Serve with bread and vegetables. Diners can use fondue forks or bamboo skewers to eat directly from the skillet, or scoop out the cheese into ramekins or small bowls.
Easy Peasy Life Matters
This cheese fondue sounds delicious! I love that it is alcohol free and quick to make π Thanks so much for sharing and for hosting!
Audrey
Thanks for linking up with us.
Audrey
Gotta love quick meals.
Marilyn
Sorry, short comments today. Migraine. Thank you for sharing. Yummed!
Jess Powell (Babi a Fi)
Yum, this looks great! I'm such a cheese addict! π #FridayFrivolity
Audrey
Thanks, Jess. We love cheese here too.
Sarah Eliza @ devastateboredom
Catching up on #FridayFrivolity.... this sounds so delicious! Pinning and tweeting!
Hezzi-D
Can't wait to try this! I've yet to make a cheese fondue that I like or has a good consistency. This sounds really delicious!
Inger @ Art of Natural Liivng
Good tip. I'd have tried the straight broth first too. This would work if you happened to be out of white wine too (not that I'd ever be out of white wine...)
Lynn April
Dippable cheese is always ok in my book! Yum!
Radha
Cheese fondue is always and we loved it. I add milk but want to try the vinegar. Thanks for the tip.