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October 18, 2009

Mexican Chile Fondue

Contributed by Deborah Moore, Concord 1st Ward

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups shredded pepper jack cheese
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 Tbls. plus 1 1/2 tsp. cornstarch
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 Tbls. lemon juice
1 tsp. minced garlic
1/3 tsp. dried oregano leaves
1/4 tsp. ground cumin
2 Tbls. thinly sliced green onions
2 Tbls. chopped ripe black olives

Directions:
  • In a medium size bowl, toss the cheese with the cornstarch
  • In a medium size heavy bottom saucepan, heat the chicken broth, lemon juice, garlic, oregano and cumin until barely simmering
  • Add the cheese a handful at a time, stirring until the cheese is melted before adding more
  • When all the cheese has been added, stir in the green onions and olives
  • Transfer to fondue pot and keep warm over a fondue burner
  • Serve immediately with fresh vegetable for dipping