Caramelized Onion, Bacon, and Gruyère Fondue

Caramelized Onion, Bacon, and Gruyère Fondue

This rich, warm cheese dip makes the ultimate party meal!

Prep45 min
Total45 min
Servings6
Difficultymedium
Entrees

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbGruyère, (about 6 cups), grated
  • 1.5 tbspCornstarch
  • 4slices bacon, chopped
  • 1 tbspButter
  • 1 mediumSweet Onion, sliced
  • 1 cupDry White Wine
  • Kosher salt ground black pepper, freshly
  • Ground Nutmeg, freshly to taste
  • Pretzel bites salami, sliced for dipping

Instructions

  1. 1

    Toss together Gruyère and cornstarch in a bowl until coated. Cook bacon in a large Dutch oven over medium heat, stirring frequently, until crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a bowl with a slotted spoon. Reduce heat to medium-low, and add butter and onion to Dutch oven. Cook, stirring frequently, until onion is golden brown, 18 to 20 minutes. Transfer to bowl with bacon.

  2. 2

    Increase heat to medium. Add wine to Dutch oven and cook until simmering. Reduce heat to low. Whisk in cheese, by the small handful, until melted. Stir in reserved bacon and onion. Season with salt, pepper, and freshly ground nutmeg. Serve immediately with pretzel bites and sliced salami alongside.