Cheese Fondue

Ingredients:

• 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
• 1 shallot, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup dry sherry
• 1 cup half and half
• 8 oz. cream cheese
• 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup freshly grated Gruyere cheese (if you cannot find Gruyere use Swiss)
• 1 tsp. lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper

Directions:

In a heavy saucepan heat the oil over medium heat. Add the shallots and saute for 3 minutes. Add the sherry and cook for 2 minutes, until the sherry evaporates. Add half and half and reduce the heat to low. Add cream cheese and stir as the cheese melts, cooking approximately 5 minutes. Add Parmesan and Gruyere and stir until melted. Add lemon juice, nutmeg and pepper.

Transfer to a fondue pot or a small crock pot to keep warm. This one will have your guests coming back for more!