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 delicious gluten free appetizer recipes. They are perfect for a party!
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 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!
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?
Shopping list:
- Gruyere cheese
- Mozzarella cheese
- Gluten free flour blend
- Spinach
- Dry white wine
- Leek
- Butter
- Garlic
How to make gluten free cheese fondue:
In a pan, sauté the leeks and garlic in a pan with butter. Allow caramelizing, about 5 minutes. Add the leeks and garlic to the fondue pot. 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!
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.
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.
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
Gluten Free Spinach Cheese Fondue
Delicious hot cheese fondue with spinach and leeks.
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.
Notes
Feel free to use onions if you can't find fresh leeks at your market.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 356Total Fat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 77mgSodium: 963mgCarbohydrates: 8gFiber: 1gSugar: 2gProtein: 18g
These Delicata Squash Cheddar Fritters are another great cheesy appetizer!
You can see all of my delicious gluten free appetizers on the blog for even more inspiration.
( This post was updated from an older 11/2015 post with more details and information.)
Danika Dinsmore
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!
Sandi Gaertner
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 :-).
Linda (Meal Planning Maven)
What fun and festive holiday party food Sandi!
Sandi Gaertner
Thank you Linda 🙂
Divya Prakash
This fondue sounds amazing. With spinach and leek this must be so tasty!!
Sandi Gaertner
I hope you enjoy it Divya 🙂
Diane
When 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
This 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
This 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
It is definitely a lot of fun. Thanks for stopping by 🙂
justine @ Full Belly SIsters
That ooey, gooey cheese looks amazing!
Sandi Gaertner
Thank you Justine 🙂
Loriann Cargill Bustos
I love the addition of leeks in your fondue! What a delicious idea.
Sandi Gaertner
Thank you Loriann 🙂
Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy
I 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
I love fondue, sweet and savory. This one looks so inviting and tasty!
Sandi Gaertner
Thank you Katerina 🙂
Elizabeth
Oh my goodness gracious me this is absolute cheese heaven! I’m salivating looking at your beautiful ooey gooey photos!
Manila Spoon
I 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
You are so welcome 🙂
Debra @ Bowl Me Over
I 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
I 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
I agree Kelly 🙂
KC the Kitchen Chopper
Yes…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
I would dip everything in here. it sounds so yummy
Janette@culinaryginger
There 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
Dear 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
Thank you Catherine…I love fondues because conversations happen while sitting and dipping. So perfect for entertaining 🙂