Whisky cheese fondue

This Whisky cheese fondue recipe features the goodness of Ontario corn in the Ontario grain corn whisky that is added to a blend of 3 kinds of cheese. Perfect for a small family dinner or a holiday party this season. Try this gooey fondue with crusty bread or cut vegetables!

Ingredients

• 1 pound extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• ½ cup aged white cheddar, shredded
• ½ pound Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
• 2 tbsp cornstarch
• 2 garlic cloves, halved
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 3 tbsp Ontario corn whiskey
• Salt and freshly ground pepper

For dipping:

• Crusty bread
• Bread sticks
• Crackers
• Cut and washed raw vegetables of your choice!

Directions

1. Combine all shredded cheese and mix well in a large mixing bowl.
2. Add corn starch and mix. Set aside
3. IN a large saucepan, rub peeled garlic gloves on the bottom and sides. Discard used garlic.
4. Bring the saucepan to medium heat and add wine. Bring it to a simmer.
5. Start adding cheese and cornstarch mixture in 4-5 handfuls. After each handful whisk, and continue to whisk constantly. Let cheese melt before adding in the next handful. Repeat until you have a melted and well combined melted cheese mixture.
6. Add whisky and stir until cheese fondue mixture begins to bubble (3 minutes).
7. Remove from heat immediately- don’t let it boil!
8. Season with salt and pepper and serve hot! 

#TrainWithGrainsTip: Make sure you are whisking and stirring cheese mixture while on heat to ensure it doesn’t stick or burn the bottom or sides of the saucepan.