Have you ever gotten that call – you know the one where you have guests that are going to drop by but you have no idea WHAT to serve? Talk about impromptu party panic, right?
One of my favorite things to do is keep some wine on hand, just in case. I follow the rule that if I’m going to drink it, it’s also perfect to cook with. Other things I always have in the fridge – both Fontina and Gruyere cheese, pancetta, garlic and thyme. What to make – why not make an easy cheese fondue to pair with your favorite white or red wine.
Cheese and wine is the ultimate pairing and this easy cheese fondue recipe is perfect. A bit of pancetta crisped up and wine simmered with garlic and thyme. Add shredded Fontina and Gruyere to the mix and you have the ultimate cheese fondue. Added bonus – you know those mini crock pots/dippers that many have shoved in the back of your cabinets – pull them out and you can use that to keep the fondue warm while you dip and sip. No need for a fancy fondue pot – though, if you do have a fondue pot that isn’t getting enough love, feel free to whip this out, pour a glass of wine and enjoy!
Recently, I found out about Cambria Estate Winery® and their divine white and reds. They are a family owned winery in Santa Barbara wine country. They are an estate winery which means that they make wine from their own vineyards. I had no idea of such a distinction until I started reading up on them. They even have daily tastings where you can go and visit the vineyard and taste Cambria’s hand-crafted wines like Julia’s Vineyard Pinot Noir and Katherine’s Vineyard Chardonnay. With a strict eye for detail and a commitment to providing the best, Cambria Estate Winery® is a winery after my own heart.
On to the recipe:
Gather your ingredients
Pancetta makes everything better, right?
Simmer the wine with a bit of garlic and thyme
Look at that melty cheese!
Time to “taste test”
Grab a glass of wine and enjoy!
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The legal drinking age is 21 years old, as always please drink responsibly.
