Cheese Fondue with Bread
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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.
🍽️ 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.
💡 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.