Baked Swiss Cheese Fondue

by Dorothy Reinhold on December 7, 2014


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Amidst the chaos and clutter and cacophony of the joyous holiday season, I like to carve out little pockets of quiet. Sure, it’s fun to run around doing stuff and decorating gingerbread houses and baking cookies, but it’s also satisfying just to be quiet sometimes, sit with your family, and simply be present.

Family dinnertime is a natural time for this, and I feel so lucky that work and school schedules allow us to eat together every night. I know not everyone is so lucky!

One of our favorite holiday time dinners is cheese fondue. It’s hard to be Bob Crachit when there’s a big hot tub of melted cheese in the center of the table, and mushrooms, broccoli, apples and bread chunks to dip in.

So this year I’m bowing to the flavor of fondue, but changing up the presentation a bit, and making a sort of Cheese Fondue Casserole – everything in one dish. I’m still serving steamed broccoli and apple slices alongside it. We can’t stray too far from the center, can we?

Baked Swiss Cheese Fondue | ShockinglyDelicious.comIt calls for a little bit of white wine in the dish (so does a traditional cheese fondue), and I’m using a special limited edition Gallo Family Vineyards Apple & Caramel Holiday White Blend. When you uncork it, the first thing you’ll notice is the burst of fresh apple fragrance! I’ll offer that to the adults to drink with dinner, as well, along with Gallo’s other limited edition seasonal wine — Mixed Berries & Chocolate Holiday Red Blend. This light red would go just as well with the rich mushrooms and cheese. Both wines are available until Dec. 31, and perfect for holiday entertaining since they are easy to like.

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Baked Swiss Cheese Fondue

Rating: 51

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour

Yield: 4 for main, 8 for side

Baked Swiss Cheese Fondue captures all the traditional fondue flavors in a baked casserole. It’s wonderful as a main dish, or alongside beef or chicken.

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds large fresh Crimini mushrooms, cleaned, stemmed and quartered (or leave whole if they are very small)
  • 1 (7-ounce) package Swiss cheese, shredded
  • 3 cups fresh bread crumbs
  • 6 tablespoons (3 ounces) butter or margarine, melted
  • 1/2 cup Gallo Family Vineyards Apple & Caramel Holiday White Blend (or white wine)
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • Ground pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Heat the oven to 350F degrees. Mist a 9- by 13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray (or butter the dish).
  2. Place 1/3 of the mushrooms in the prepared dish, followed by 1/3 of cheese, 1/3 of the bread crumbs, 1/3 of the melted butter and 1/3 of the wine. Use a garlic press to press one clove and sprinkle that on, along with a few grindings of black pepper. Make 2 more layers in the same fashion (the final layer won’t have garlic, unless you want to add another clove).
  3. Bake uncovered for 40 minutes.
  4. Remove and serve. Enjoy with a glass of wine, some steamed broccoli and fresh apple slices, and savor the time spent around the dinner table with family and friends.
  5. Serves 4-6 as a main course, 8-10 as a side dish.

Notes

Recipe source: Dorothy Reinhold | Shockingly Delicious

Mushroom note: Do not use canned mushrooms for this dish. You won’t like the result.

Sunday Supper: See this page for all the wonderful #SundaySupper dishes I have made since I joined this group, and links to all the other delicious dishes made by my fellow cooks.

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Barbara @ Barbara Bakes December 8, 2014 at 6:20 pm

Such a creative way to change up fondue. Sounds like cheesy deliciousness.

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leslie December 8, 2014 at 5:03 pm

this looks amazing. I love anything mushroom!

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Gerry @ Foodness Gracious December 8, 2014 at 3:45 pm

Wow, those blends sound intriguing!! Great recipe 🙂

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Lauren Kelly Nutrition December 8, 2014 at 2:00 pm

LOVE fondue and this looks amazing!

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Michelle @ My Gluten-free Kitchen December 8, 2014 at 1:54 pm

Swiss cheese and mushrooms?! YUM!! I’ll give this one a try with gluten-free bread crumbs soon!

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Dorothy Reinhold December 9, 2014 at 4:53 am

Michelle,
Yep, just change up the bread and this is GF!

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Cindys Recipes and Writings December 8, 2014 at 2:57 am

I like that you mixed it up with mushrooms in there!

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Dorothy Reinhold December 8, 2014 at 5:36 am

Cindy,
Yeah, I always dip button mushrooms into my fondue!

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Family Foodie December 7, 2014 at 7:26 pm

Fondue without all the fuss? I am all in and you make this recipe look easy and over the top delish!

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Marion@Life Tastes Good December 7, 2014 at 1:06 pm

So creative! I love new twists on old faves! This looks like a delicious way to enjoy the flavors of fondue!

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Dorothy Reinhold December 7, 2014 at 1:37 pm

Thanks Marion!

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Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips December 7, 2014 at 11:50 am

I could just dig right in to this yummy casserole!

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Dorothy Reinhold December 7, 2014 at 1:37 pm

Brianne,
I’ll save some for ya!

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BobbisKozyKtchn December 7, 2014 at 11:29 am

Cheese + wine is a win in my book any day, but I love that you made it into a casserole!

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Dorothy Reinhold December 7, 2014 at 1:38 pm

Bobbi,
Casseroles rock, in my book.

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Sippitysup December 7, 2014 at 9:25 am

This is very innovative. I like it when you get creative. GREG

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Dorothy Reinhold December 7, 2014 at 9:51 am

Thanks Greg!

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Michele @ Flavor Mosaic December 7, 2014 at 8:51 am

This looks like a great fondue casserole! I want to try it.

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Dorothy Reinhold December 7, 2014 at 8:53 am

Oh Michele, you SHOULD! It is super easy.

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Family Foodie December 7, 2014 at 8:41 am

Love the idea of a baked cheese fondue for the Holidays.

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Dorothy Reinhold December 7, 2014 at 8:54 am

Isabel/Family Foodie,
Your kids would inhale this! Better make 2.

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Marlene @Nosh My Way December 7, 2014 at 8:30 am

This is definitely something I can sink my teeth into.

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Dorothy Reinhold December 7, 2014 at 8:54 am

Marlene,
You could, and it just screams out for wine!

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The Wimpy Vegetarian December 7, 2014 at 8:25 am

I like to carve out a quiet place too, in the midst of holiday madness. We head to Tahoe and long walks with our new puppy. I’ve never had a BAKED fondue. What a great idea for the holidays and Superbowl parties. Happy holidays to you!

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Dorothy Reinhold December 7, 2014 at 8:55 am

Susan/Wimpy,
Lake Tahoe sounds awesome to me!

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Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers December 7, 2014 at 6:35 am

Wow! What a great combo of flavors! It looks amazing!

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Dorothy Reinhold December 7, 2014 at 7:34 am

Thanks Jennifer! It DOES have big flavors!

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Renee - Kudos Kitchen December 7, 2014 at 5:49 am

Love this idea of a fondue casserole. Brilliant!!! You’ve made me very, very hungry with this, Dorothy!

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Dorothy Reinhold December 7, 2014 at 7:37 am

Renee,
It’s so easy you could do it for dinner tonight!

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Liz December 7, 2014 at 3:08 am

Mushrooms, Swiss cheese AND wine? Save me a big scoop, please!!!

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Dorothy Reinhold December 7, 2014 at 6:02 am

Yes Liz,
It has ALL the food groups!

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Nikki @ Nik Snacks December 7, 2014 at 3:08 am

I want this. How creative are YOU, to put everything together in one fell swoop!?

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Dorothy Reinhold December 7, 2014 at 6:02 am

Nikki,
Yeah, it’s kind of evil genius, eh?

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Renee December 7, 2014 at 2:56 am

All the goodness of fondue without dealing with a fondue pot. Awesome casserole!

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Dorothy Reinhold December 7, 2014 at 6:03 am

Renee,
Sometimes, you just don’t wanna deal with the forks and the pot, right?

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