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    Home » Recipes » Appetizer Recipes

    Quick and Easy Gluten Free Cheese Fondue

    Published: Dec 25, 2019 · Modified: Apr 5, 2020 by Sandi Gaertner · 28 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links

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    This cheesy gluten free cheese fondue is quick and easy to make for a holiday party. Flavored with caramelized leeks and spinach, you will love dipping vegetables and gluten free bread into it.

    If you love appetizers, check out all of my best gluten free appetizer recipes. They are perfect for a party!

    A piece of bread dipped into the Gluten Free Spinach and Leek Cheese Fondue

    This week is all about easy holiday entertaining. I feel like the holidays are so hectic and busy; it makes a huge difference to me to have appetizer recipes that are quick and easy to put together. It lessens my stress load, which leaves me a much happier person.

    Have you ever tried fondue? It is a hot creamy cheese dip that originated in Switzerland. You can dip all sorts of delicious things into the hot cheese like bread and vegetables.

    For our holiday party, I made this delicious creamy gluten free spinach and leek fondue. It is full of gruyere cheese, one of my favorites."

    Gluten Free Spinach and Leek Cheese Fondue in a fondue melting pot

    Do you often have friends who drop by to say hello during the holidays? We do and we cherish this quality time with our friends.

    Having ingredients to make this gluten free cheese fondue on hand helps me stay prepared for drop-in visits. I thrive on making delicious gluten free appetizers that everyone at the party can enjoy. I also love to make these yummy gluten free meatballs for our friends. You can even dip them into the fondue!

    Gluten Free Spinach and Leek Cheese Fondue with a carrot dipped into the hot cheese

    If you have been reading my blog for a while, you know I am all about easy recipes. This easy fondue recipe is no exception!

    You can dip vegetables or even this delicious gluten free baguette by Schar that I found at our local grocery store. Just bake it for 5-8 minutes and it gives you that amazing crispy outside, something that those who are gluten free often miss.

    You can also try this easy Cream Cheese Hot Dip recipe if you have guests who love cheese appetizers!

    Are you ready to make this delicious gluten free cheese fondue?

    Instructions:

    leeks and garlic sauteing in a pan

    Step 1: In a pan, sauté the leeks and garlic in a pan with butter. Allow caramelizing, about 5 minutes.

    Step 2: Add the leeks and garlic to the fondue pot.

    Step 3: Add your cheeses and the rest of the ingredients to the fondue pot and allow it to melt. While the cheeses are melting, chop vegetables and slice a gluten free baguette for dipping!

    Recipe FAQ:

    What cheeses are best in cheese fondue?

    Most melting cheeses work well in a fondue but the two most commonly used are gruyere and emmetel cheese.

    How do you thicken a fondue?

    If your fondue becomes too watery, you can thicken it by keeping it in the fondue pot so some of the moisture evaporates out. You can also add a little gluten free flour or tapioca starch.

    Can you dip meats into a cheese fondue?

    LOL, my teens do this all of the time. Cut up steak, chicken, turkey, meatballs…they all are perfect to dip into cheese fondue.

    Why is my cheese fondue stringy?

    Overcooking your fondue can make it turn out stringy. If your fondue is stringy, you can add a little cornstarch or tapioca starch and water to the fondue and mix it well.

    Can you make this fondue without wine?

    You can easily make this gluten free cheese fondue without wine, but you will need to add a little liquid in its place. Note the dry white wine adds a lot of flavor to the fondue and this recipe calls for only a small amount.

    Bread with a string of melted cheese

    Foods to dip:

    There are so many things you can dip into fondue. Here are some of my favorites:

    • Bread
    • Carrots, Broccoli, Cauliflower
    • Steamed Snow Peas
    • Salami

    I also want to put an unsolicited plug for this fondue pot. Mine has lasted for years. My favorite feature is that I can adjust the temperature so I can use it for meats, cheese, or a creamy chocolate dessert fondue.

    More Amazing Gluten Free Appetizers to Make:

    • 14 Delicious Gluten Free Meatball Recipes  
    • Gluten Free Fried Cheese Sticks
    • Southwestern Cream Cheese Dip
    • Easy Mango Pecan Brie

    You can see all of my delicious gluten free appetizers on the blog for even more inspiration.

    Gluten Free Spinach Cheese Fondue

    Sandi Gaertner
    Delicious hot cheese fondue with spinach and leeks.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Total Time 10 mins
    Course Gluten Free Appetizer Recipes
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 people
    Calories 356 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • ½ pound gruyere cheese shredded or cubbed
    • ½ pound mozzarella cheese shredded or cubbed
    • 2 tablespoons gluten free flour blend
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 cup cooked spinach
    • 1 cup dry white wine
    • 1 large leek sliced thinly
    • 2 tablespoons butter
    • 1 clove garlic minced

    Instructions
     

    • Chop cheese into cubes and toss with the gluten free flour blend to coat.
    • In a pan, sautee the spinach, leeks, and garlic with a tablespoon of butter.
    • Add salt and cook until tender.
    • In a sauce pan, add cheese, butter, wine and cooked vegetables.
    • Cook on low heat, stirring frequently.
    • Cook until all of the cheese is melted.
    • Serve warm in fondue pot with vegetables and bread.

    Notes

    Feel free to use onions if you can't find fresh leeks at your market.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 356kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 18gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 77mgSodium: 963mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g
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    Nutrition Disclaimer

    Nutritional information is an estimate provided to you as a courtesy. You should calculate the actual nutritional information with the products and brands you are using with your preferred nutritional calculator.

    ( This post was updated from an older 11/2015 post with more details and information.)

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    1. Danika Dinsmore

      January 01, 2017 at 7:28 pm

      5 stars
      We made this for New Year's Eve and it was fantastic! Honestly the best cheese fondue I've even made. Notes: there is no garlic listed in your ingredient list (luckily I had some on hand), you say "shredded" cheese in the ingredient list but cubed in the instructions (I used cubed), and the instructions say to add wine in both steps 4 and 5. I added it in 4 (used cooking wine but think dry table white might be even better). Ate with gluten free baguette, broccoli, and cauliflower. I repeat: YUM!

      Reply
      • Sandi Gaertner

        January 01, 2017 at 10:34 pm

        I am so glad you liked this recipe Danika. Thank you for pointing out the missing garlic. I don't know how I missed adding that. I checked back in my notes and added that in. I also added shredded or cubed. Have a wonderful New Year :-).

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    2. Linda (Meal Planning Maven)

      December 06, 2015 at 9:13 pm

      What fun and festive holiday party food Sandi!

      Reply
      • Sandi Gaertner

        December 07, 2015 at 7:36 am

        Thank you Linda 🙂

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