Mandy's Raclette Gruyere Cheese Fondue

Ingredients

• 1 garlic clove, halved lengthwise
• 1 1/2 cups dry white wine
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/2 lb raclette cheese, coarsely grated
• 1/2 lb gruyere cheese, coarsely grated
• 1 baguette, cubed
• apple, slices
• broccoli, pieces

Directions

1. 1

   Rub inside of a 4-quart heavy pot with cut sides of garlic, then discard or set aside garlic. Add wine to pot and bring just to a simmer over moderate heat. (You may as well enjoy a glass at this time.).

2. 2

   Mix cornstarch with shredded cheese and gradually add cheese to pot and cook, stirring constantly in a zig zag pattern (rather than circular motion) until cheese is melted and creamy. Don't let the cheese boil if you can help it.

3. 3

   If the fondue is still lumpy after the cheese melts, adding a few drops of lemon juice will help.

4. 4

   Bring fondue to simmer and cook, stirring, until thickened, 5 to 8 minutes.

5. 5

   Transfer to fondue pot. Good dipping options are bread cubes, potatoes, broccoli, or apple slices.