Maria Mind Body Health | cheese fondue

Maria Mind Body Health | cheese fondue, weight loss, weight watcher, romantic dinner

Author: Maria Emmerich

Recipe type: main, appetizer

Cuisine: American

Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 1 cup organic unsalted butter
• 1 cup organic beef or chicken broth
• 2 oz organic cream cheese
• 1.2 lbs extra sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• ½ tsp Celtic sea salt
• DIPPING IDEAS:
• Amazing Bread Pieces
• Protein Bread
• Caramelized organic Cauliflower
• Caramelized organic Brussels Sprouts
• Organic Button Mushrooms (lightly sauteed)

Instructions

1. Place the butter in a large saucepan and heat on high for about 5 minutes. Whisk while heating.
2. The butter will start to sizzle and fluff up. Watch for brown flecks (not black!) and remove from heat.
3. Slowly add the organic broth, cream cheese and shredded cheese. Add salt to taste.
4. Heat lightly just until cheese is pretty much melted.
5. Remove from heat and place in a blender to combine until very very smooth.
6. Pour into a fondue pot and enjoy!

Notes

NUTRITIONAL COMPARISON (per serving)
Traditional Fondue = 353 calories, 24.8g fat, 20.8g protein, 5g carb, 0g fiber
"Healthified" Fondue = 334 calories, 31.7g fat, 12.3g protein, 0.2g carbs, 0g fiber

(84% fat, 14.7% protein, 0.3% carbs)