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Cheese fondue is making a comeback, and we're it's No. 1 supporter.
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Julie R. ThomsonTaste Senior Editor, HuffPost|
Cheese fondue is making a comeback, and we're its No. 1 supporter. While we agree that meat fondue is nice, and chocolate fondue is great, they just don't compete with a pot of melted cheese. It's the perfect dish to serve a ravenous crowd; but we won't judge you if you decide to make it for just one, we know how much happiness all that cheese can bring.
Our collection of recipes includes versions made the classic way -- with Gruyere -- as well as not-so-classic cheeses, including a recipe that combines sharp Cheddar and Monterey Jack with a dash of whiskey. There's also an Italian version called fonduta which leaves out the traditional white wine and uses egg yolks for an extra rich fondue.
That's a lot of options, we know, but don't feel like you have to choose just one. Winter's long, so you can make them all.
Fondue Recipes
Newcastle Fondue(01 of12)
Get the Newcastle Fondue recipe from A Beautiful Mess (credit:A Beautiful Mess)
Spinach And Artichoke Fondue(02 of12)
Get the Spinach and Artichoke Fondue recipe from I Wash You Dry (credit:I Wash You Dry)
Quick Crockpot Fondue(03 of12)
Get the Quick Crockpot Fondue recipe from The Wanderlust Kitchen (credit:The Wanderlust Kitchen)
Goat Cheese Fondue With Fried Sage(04 of12)
Get the Goat Cheese Fondue with Fried Sage recipe from How Sweet It Is (credit:How Sweet It Is)
Fonduta con Tartufi (Truffle Fondue)(05 of12)
Get the Fonduta con Tartufi (Truffle Fondue) recipe from Emiko via Food52 (credit:Emiko/Food52)
Spicy Beer Cheese Fondue(06 of12)
Get the Spicy Beer Cheese Fondue recipe from Miss in the Kitchen (credit:Miss in the Kitchen)
Aged Cheddar And Pilsner Fondue(07 of12)
Get the Aged Cheddar and Pilsner Fondue recipe from darksideofthespoon via Food52 (credit:James Ransom/Food52)
Swiss Cheese Fondue(08 of12)
Get the Swiss Cheese Fondue recipe from The Hungry Housewife (credit:The Hungry Housewife)
Fondue Au Crémant(09 of12)
Get the Fondue au Crémant recipe from caroline_little via Food52 (credit:caroline_little/Food52)
Garlic & Herb Fondue(10 of12)
Get the Garlic & Herb Fondue recipe from Binte's Kitchen via Food52 (credit:Binte's Kitchen/Food52)
Roasted Sugar Pumpkins With Cheese Fondue(11 of12)
Get the Roasted Sugar Pumpkins With Cheese Fondue recipe from Three Many Cooks (credit:Three Many Cooks)
Port Wine Fondue(12 of12)
Get the Port Wine Fondue recipe from Macheesmo (credit:Macheesmo)
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Before You Go
25 Mouth-Watering Grilled Cheese Recipes
Grilled Figs and Cheese(01 of25)
Get the Grilled Figs and Cheese recipe from 80 Breakfasts (credit:80 Breakfasts)
Steak & Potato Barbecued Grilled Cheese(02 of25)
Get the Steak & Potato Barbecued Grilled Cheese recipe from BS in the Kitchen (credit:BS in the Kitchen)
Balsamic Brussels Sprouts Grilled Cheese (03 of25)
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Margherita Pizza Grilled Cheese (04 of25)
Get the Margherita Pizza Grilled Cheese recipe from BS in the Kitchen (credit:BS in the Kitchen)
Broccoli & Cheddar Soup Grilled Cheese(05 of25)
Get the Broccoli & Cheddar Soup Grilled Cheese recipe from BS in the Kitchen (credit:BS in the Kitchen)
Italian Grilled Cheese(06 of25)
Get the Italian Grilled Cheese recipe from Chocolate & Carrots (credit:Chocolate & Carrots)
Caprese Grilled Cheese(07 of25)
Get the Caprese Grilled Cheese recipe from Cooking Classy (credit:Cooking Classy)
Blueberry Brie Grilled Cheese (08 of25)
Get the Blueberry Brie Grilled Cheese recipe from Whisked (credit:Whisked)
BLT Grilled Cheese(09 of25)
Get the BLT Grilled Cheese recipe from Foodie Crush (credit:Foodie Crush)
Loaded Nacho Grilled Cheese(10 of25)
Get the Loaded Nacho Grilled Cheese recipe from BS in the Kitchen (credit:BS in the Kitchen)
Arugula And Ham Grilled Cheese(11 of25)
Get the Arugula And Ham Grilled Cheese recipe from sixteenbeans.Just classic. Gooey cheddar, salty ham, peppery arugula. We'll take three. (credit:sixteenbeans.)
Spinach And Artichoke Grilled Cheese(12 of25)
Get the Spinach And Artichoke Grilled Cheese recipe from Annie's EatsYou could stuff spinach, artichokes and cheese into an old shoe and we'd probably love it -- but we're sure this will be significantly tastier. (credit:Annie's Eats)
Bacon, Egg And Hashbrown Grilled Cheese(13 of25)
Get the Bacon, Egg and Hashbrown Grilled Cheese recipe from Brown Eyed BakerThis is the only breakfast sandwich worth eating. It is a one-stop-shop of deliciousness. (credit:Michelle Norris/Brown Eyed Baker)
Bacon Jam And Avocado Grilled Cheese(14 of25)
Get the Bacon Jam and Avocado Grilled Cheese recipe from Closet CookingEvery time we look at this photo, we have to stop to catch our breath. (credit:Closet Cooking)
Fried Chicken And Waffle Grilled Cheese(15 of25)
Get the Fried Chicken And Waffle Grilled Cheese recipe from Adrienne's HouseWe used to think that chicken and waffles were one of the greatest combinations of all time -- and then we saw this and realized how small-minded we'd been all along, as the original lacks cheese. (credit:Adrienne's House)
Grilled Pimento Cheese Sandwich(16 of25)
Get the Grilled Pimento Cheese Sandwich recipe from Honeysuckle LifeThis staple of Southern cooking is a classic for a reason -- it is one of the most delicious creations on earth. (credit:Honeysuckle Life)
Grilled Cheese With Avocado And Heirloom Tomato(17 of25)
Get the Grilled Cheese With Avocado And Heirloom Tomato recipe from Fifteen SpatulasYou will get us EVERY TIME with a picture of gooey cheese, guys. (credit:Fifteen Spatulas)
Garlic Focaccia Grilled Cheese(18 of25)
Get the Garlic Focaccia Grilled Cheese recipe from Keep Your Diet RealWe are launching a full investigation as to why grilled cheese is not made on garlic bread more frequently. (credit:Corrine Fischer)
Tomato Basil Grilled Cheese(19 of25)
Get the Tomato Basil Grilled Cheese from Espresso and CreamThis grilled cheese looks like the simple, comforting sandwiches of our youth -- but with a fresh, herbaceous twist. (credit:Espresso And Cream)
Lamb Grilled Cheese(20 of25)
Get the Lamb Grilled Cheese recipe from Pass the SushiWe love gyros. We love grilled cheese. Put them together? Minds get blown. (credit:Pass the Sushi)
French Onion Grilled Cheese(21 of25)
Get the French Onion Grilled Cheese recipe from Portuguese Girl CooksI think we can agree that the only way to improve upon French onion soup is to put it between two slices of buttered, toasted bread. Genius. (credit:Jessica Dasilva)
Watermelon Grilled Cheese Bites(22 of25)
Get the Watermelon Grilled Cheese Bites recipe from Brit + Co.We love this modern, bite-sized take on a grilled cheese. Grilling watermelon and halloumi, then sandwiching them together sounds like summer in a bite. (credit:Brit + Co.)
Grilled Cheese Pull-Aparts(23 of25)
Get the Grilled Cheese Pull-Aparts recipe from The Creamline"Whoa. Whoa. Whoa." That is all we could say when we found this recipe. This is brilliant, simple and makes us wish we could reach into the computer and pull off a piece. (credit:The Creamline)
Homemade American Cheese(24 of25)
Get the Homemade American Cheese recipe from Inside Nana Bread's HeadSometimes you just want a classic, comforting grilled cheese without having to use processed American cheese. Make your own! (credit:Inside NanaBread's Head)
Super Frico Grilled Cheese(25 of25)
Get the Super Frico Grilled Cheese recipe fro Steamy KitchenA grilled cheese between two crispy cheese-skirts. This has got to be the ultimate grilled cheese. (credit:Steamy Kitchen)
