New Years Eve Fondue

Chef Shayna from the young chef's academy shows us an easy and cheesy dish that large crowds can enjoy.

Ingredients

6 oz. Swiss cheese, finely grated

6 oz. Gruyre cheese, finely grated

4 Tbsp. flour, divided

. tsp. paprika

. tsp. ground nutmeg

1 garlic clove

3 Tbsp. butter

2.-2. cups milk

Juice from a lemon

Salt and pepper to taste

Dippers: French bread, carrots, peppers, broccoli, or cherry tomatoes

Directions:

1. Toss grated cheeses together with 1 Tbsp. of flour in a medium bowl; set aside.

2. In a separate bowl, stir together the remaining 3 Tbsp. flour, paprika, and nutmeg.

3. Peel the garlic clove and cut in half. Rub the cut sides on the inside of a medium-sized saucepan until the bottom and sides are completely seasoned.

4. Melt the butter in the saucepan over medium-low heat and stir in the flour mixture until it is smooth. Add the milk, 1 cup at a time, and stir constantly until the sauce is creamy and warm.

5. Add the grated cheese by the handful, stirring well after each addition. Continue until the cheese is used up and the sauce is thoroughly combined. Once the cheese is melted, stir in the lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste.

6. Prepare dippers by cutting bread into cubes. Cut the vegetables into bite-size pieces and lightly cook in the microwave. Heat on HIGH for 1 minute.

7. Arrange the vegetables on a large platter and bread cubes in a bowl. Pour the fondue into a fondue pot. Makes 1 cups fondue.

Enjoy!