Name: Fondue Bites
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: Cooking spray -; 12 slices pumpernickel bread -; 3 tbsp. unsalted butter -; 3 tbsp. all-purpose flour -; 1/3 c. hard cider -; 1/3 c. whole milk -; 1 1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard -; 3/4 c. shredded Cheddar cheese -; 3/4 c. shredded Gruyère cheese -; 1/4 tsp. kosher salt (optional) -; Freshly ground black pepper -; 2 tbsp. thinly sliced chives -

Recipe information

Cooking:

10 min.

Servings per container:

Source:

More details

Ingredients for - Fondue Bites

1. Cooking spray -

2. 12 slices pumpernickel bread -

3. 3 tbsp. unsalted butter -

4. 3 tbsp. all-purpose flour -

5. 1/3 c. hard cider -

6. 1/3 c. whole milk -

7. 1 1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard -

8. 3/4 c. shredded Cheddar cheese -

9. 3/4 c. shredded Gruyère cheese -

10. 1/4 tsp. kosher salt (optional) -

11. Freshly ground black pepper -

12. 2 tbsp. thinly sliced chives -

How to cook deliciously - Fondue Bites

1. Stage

Preheat oven to 350°. Lightly grease a 24-cup mini muffin pan with cooking spray.

2. Stage

Spread out bread on a work surface. Using a rolling pin, roll out to 1/16" thick. Using a 3" round cutter, cut 2 rounds out of center of each slice, avoiding crusts. Discard crusts and scraps. Press bread rounds into prepared muffin cups.

3. Stage

Bake bread until crisp, 10 to 15 minutes.

4. Stage

Meanwhile, in a small pot over medium heat, melt butter. Whisk in flour until a thick, bubbling paste forms, 30 seconds to 1 minute. (Do not allow paste to brown.) Whisk in cider, milk, and mustard, stirring to form a smooth, thick sauce. Remove from heat and fold in cheeses until melted; season with salt, if needed. Spoon a 1 scant tablespoon cheese sauce into each bread cup.

5. Stage

Bake fondue bites until filling is bubbling, 10 to 15 minutes.

6. Stage

Let sit in pan 1 minute, then carefully remove with a fork or offset spatula. Top with black pepper and chives. Serve warm.

7. Stage

Make Ahead: Bread cups, without filling, can be made 1 day ahead. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.