Mexican Green Chile Fondue

Recipe by: Lou Seibert Pappas | from Fondue

Cookstr

Course: Hot Appetizer

Total Time: Under 30 Minutes

Skill Level: Easy

Cost: Moderate

Photo by: Joseph DeLeo

This rich but zingy cheese dip calls out for shrimp, crunchy vegetables, or apples. It is well suited for an informal backyard party or for sports fans gathered around the television. Offer a basket of spicy tortilla chips alongside for munching and dipping.

Yield: Makes 4 to 6 servings

INGREDIENTS

1½ cups whole milk
8 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
8 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
2 tablespoons cornstarch
½ teaspoon ground coriander
½ teaspoon ground cumin
One 4-ounce can diced green chiles, drained
Dash of liquid hot pepper seasoning (optional)

dippers:

Cooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
Jicama sticks
Red and gold bell pepper strips
Zucchini slices and/or apple slices
Tortilla chips for serving

Directions

In a fondue pot over medium heat, heat the milk until bubbles form. Toss the cheeses lightly with cornstarch until evenly coated. Gradually add the cheeses to the pot, a handful at a time, stirring each time until the cheeses are completely melted.

Stir in the coriander, cumin, chiles, and hot pepper seasoning, if using, and keep warm over low heat.

Serve with shrimp, vegetables, and apples for dipping. Pass a basket of tortilla chips.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION

Nutrients per serving (% daily value)

This recipe serves 6. Nutritional information does not include dippers.

Calories 345kcal (17%)

Calcium 633mg (63%)

Vitamin C 6mg (11%)

Vitamin A 205mcg RAE (7%)

Potassium 183mg

Magnesium 31mg

Protein 21g