For those who are avoiding alcohol for one reason or another, here is a non-alcoholic version of my Cheesy Roasted Jalapeño Fondue. This delicious fondue combines cheddar and pepper jack cheeses, smoked paprika, and roasted jalapeños to create a zippy, creamy dip for bread, vegetables, or crackers.
For the original version of this fondue (includes wine), click here.
To learn how to roast jalapeños, click here.
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Cheesy Roasted Jalapeño Fondue (non alcoholic)
Non-alcoholic cheese fondue made with cheddar cheese, pepper jack cheese, milk, lemon juice, roasted jalapenos and smoked paprika. Kosher, dairy.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup milk
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese (2 cups)
- 8 ounces shredded pepper jack cheese (2 cups)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 3-4 roasted jalapeños, minced
Instructions
- Prepare the fondue pot by slicing a fresh garlic clove in half, then rubbing the sides and base of the pot with the cut side of the garlic.
- Pour milk, lemon juice, and cornstarch into a saucepan on the stovetop. Whisk over medium low heat until the cornstarch fully dissolves into the liquid.
- Begin adding the shredded cheese to the pot gradually, one handful at a time. Whisk the cheese continuously as it melts.
- Let each handful of cheese melt before adding the next handful. Do not raise the heat or let the cheese come to a boil.
- When all of the cheese is melted, check the texture. If it seems too thick or lumpy, add a little more lemon juice and whisk until the texture is smooth and right for dipping.
- Add the minced roasted jalapeños to the pot and whisk to blend.
- Whisk in the smoked paprika until well blended.
- Transfer the melted cheese mixture to your fondue pot. Turn the pot on or light the heat source; keep the heat very low so the cheese stays soft, but doesn't boil.
- Serve cheese fondue with bread, lightly steamed vegetables, crackers, or my personal favorite--pretzel challah!
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Cheesy Roasted Jalapeño Fondue (non alcoholic)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 499
Calories from Fat 342
% Daily Value*
Fat 38g58%
Saturated Fat 23g144%
Cholesterol 116mg39%
Sodium 683mg30%
Potassium 231mg7%
Carbohydrates 9g3%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 30g60%
Vitamin A 1465IU29%
Vitamin C 16.8mg20%
Calcium 901mg90%
Iron 0.9mg5%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Thank you for providing a version of this recipe without alcohol. We tried it and it was wonderful.
Hi Tori,
I am feeling very inspired by this recipe. I just wanted to clarify is it 8oz of each of the cheeses or 2 cups. Isn’t 8oz = 1 cup? Looking forward to your insight. Thank you in advance.
Marvee
Hi Marvee, Tori’s assistant Ashley here. In this instance, 8 oz refers to the weight of the cheese. You will need 2 cups of each type of cheese for the recipe.