This cheesy gluten free spinach cheese fondue is quick and easy to make for a get-together. The leeks caramelize, which add a whole new level of flavor to this cheese dip recipe.
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.”
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 on hand to make appetizers helps keep me prepared for any occasion. I thrive on making delicious appetizers that everyone at the party can enjoy.
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.
Great Foods To Dip In Cheese Fondue:
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.
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If you need more yummy addictive dips for your party, you will want to make this Gluten Free Cheese Fondue from My Gluten Free Kitchen.
How to make gluten free cheese fondue:
Gluten Free Spinach Cheese Fondue
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound gruyere cheese, shredded or cubbed
- 1/2 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.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving:Calories: 356 Total Fat: 25g Saturated Fat: 15g Trans Fat: 1g Unsaturated Fat: 8g Cholesterol: 77mg Sodium: 963mg Carbohydrates: 8g Fiber: 1g Sugar: 2g Protein: 18g
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Go here for more delicious gluten free appetizer recipes from Fearless Dining.
These Delicata Squash Cheddar Fritters are another great cheesy appetizer!
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Danika Dinsmore
January 1, 2017 at 7:28 pmWe 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!
Sandi Gaertner
January 1, 2017 at 10:34 pmI 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 :-).
Linda (Meal Planning Maven)
December 6, 2015 at 9:13 pmWhat fun and festive holiday party food Sandi!
Sandi Gaertner
December 7, 2015 at 7:36 amThank you Linda 🙂
Divya Prakash
November 14, 2015 at 9:55 amThis fondue sounds amazing. With spinach and leek this must be so tasty!!
Sandi Gaertner
November 15, 2015 at 9:36 pmI hope you enjoy it Divya 🙂
Diane
November 13, 2015 at 3:24 pmWhen I was growing up my mom had a fondue pot. We loved it! How do I not remember to get one? I actually clicked on your link but it didn’t work. Let me know if you have a link i can use I may order my own pot. Love the idea of the adjustable temperature. Mom’s was rather difficult to heat properly if memory serves. This recipe looks so fun for appetizers at a party!
Sandi Gaertner
November 13, 2015 at 5:30 pmThis fondue pot has been the best so far…plus it comes with color coded forks so my kids don’t fight LOL.
Debi @ Life Currents
November 13, 2015 at 3:04 pmThis looks fabulous! And it reminds me of when we used to have people over for fondue parties. It was so much fun! Wee need to try that again! Thanks for the recipe!
Sandi Gaertner
November 13, 2015 at 5:31 pmIt is definitely a lot of fun. Thanks for stopping by 🙂
justine @ Full Belly SIsters
November 13, 2015 at 7:50 amThat ooey, gooey cheese looks amazing!
Sandi Gaertner
November 13, 2015 at 5:31 pmThank you Justine 🙂
Loriann Cargill Bustos
November 13, 2015 at 7:37 amI love the addition of leeks in your fondue! What a delicious idea.
Sandi Gaertner
November 13, 2015 at 5:31 pmThank you Loriann 🙂
Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy
November 13, 2015 at 7:11 amI haven’t had fondue in ages, but what a great idea to add spinach in to it. I am going to have to try that very soon.
Katerina
November 13, 2015 at 2:42 amI love fondue, sweet and savory. This one looks so inviting and tasty!
Sandi Gaertner
November 13, 2015 at 5:33 pmThank you Katerina 🙂
Elizabeth
November 13, 2015 at 12:21 amOh my goodness gracious me this is absolute cheese heaven! I’m salivating looking at your beautiful ooey gooey photos!
Manila Spoon
November 12, 2015 at 6:04 pmI have to check out this fondue pot as I’ve always wanted one – thanks for the recommendation. This is a great and delicious way to enjoy veggies for sure! My hubby would love this!
Sandi Gaertner
November 12, 2015 at 6:18 pmYou are so welcome 🙂
Debra @ Bowl Me Over
November 12, 2015 at 1:03 pmI love fondue and your recipes sounds so savory and delicious! Like you I like it when you slow down to enjoy the meal and those around you. Perfect!
Kelly @ TastingPage
November 12, 2015 at 12:51 pmI think fondue is such a fun group activity and way to share a meal. Throwing in spinach and leeks also makes it even more interesting than just a big vat of cheese!
Sandi Gaertner
November 12, 2015 at 8:10 pmI agree Kelly 🙂
KC the Kitchen Chopper
November 12, 2015 at 12:14 pmYes…Cheese, Please. This recipe sounds amazing. I’ll have to check into the Gluten Free flour blend. I’m in love with the idea of adding veggies to fondue!
The Food Hunter
November 12, 2015 at 11:56 amI would dip everything in here. it sounds so yummy
Janette@culinaryginger
November 12, 2015 at 7:34 amThere aren’t many things I love more than warm melted cheese and I think I could eat way too much of this. Lovely recipe.
Catherine
November 2, 2015 at 3:43 amDear Sandi, I can’t remember the last time I had fondue, but this looks and sounds fantastic! What a wonderful appetizer…perfect for the holidays! xo, Catherine
Sandi Gaertner
November 2, 2015 at 7:28 amThank you Catherine…I love fondues because conversations happen while sitting and dipping. So perfect for entertaining 🙂