Cheese Fondue with Bread

Cheese Fondue with Bread is a classic Swiss dish where a communal pot of melted cheese, typically a blend of Gruyère and Emmental, is infused with white wine and a touch of kirsch. Diners share the pot, dipping cubes of crusty bread into the rich, gooey mixture. It originated in the Alpine regions of Switzerland as a practical winter meal to use up hardened cheese and stale bread.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in fat and calories, with a moderate amount of protein from the cheese and carbohydrates from the bread. A typical serving (about 1 cup of cheese with bread) can range from 800 to 1,200 calories, providing calcium, vitamin B12, and phosphorus.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	550 kcal
Protein	25 g
Carbs	30 g
Fat	35 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	3 g
Sodium	800 mg
Calcium	500 mg
Phosphorus	400 mg
Vitamin A	300 mcg
Vitamin B12	1.5 mcg
Riboflavin (B2)	0.4 mg
Zinc	3 mg
Selenium	15 mcg
Vitamin D	0.5 mcg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, fondue is a symbol of Swiss communal dining and was popularized internationally in the 20th century. Nutritionally, the fermentation process in the cheese and wine can make some nutrients more bioavailable, and the dish's high fat content was traditionally valued for providing energy in cold mountain climates.