Tex-Mex Cheese Fondue with Turkey
Courtesy of National Turkey Federation
Serve With:
Fresh vegetables, bread cubes, tortilla chips, rolled tortilla shells, cornbread
Servings: 8
Fresh vegetables, bread cubes, tortilla chips, rolled tortilla shells, cornbread
Prep Time: 15 Min.
Cook Time: 10 Min.
What you need:
* 1/2 lb. swiss cheese, grated
* 1/2 lb. monterey jack cheese, grated
* 2 Tbsp. flour
* 1 clove garlic, peeled and cut in half
* 1 1/4 c. light Mexican beer
* 1/4 c. fresh cilantro, chopped
* 1 medium jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
* 1/2 lb. turkey ham, cut into 3/4 inch cubes
* 1/2 lb. turkey kielbasa or smoked turkey sausage cut into 1/2 inch slices
* assorted vegetables, cut into cubes as needed
* 1/2 lb. monterey jack cheese, grated
* 2 Tbsp. flour
* 1 clove garlic, peeled and cut in half
* 1 1/4 c. light Mexican beer
* 1/4 c. fresh cilantro, chopped
* 1 medium jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
* 1/2 lb. turkey ham, cut into 3/4 inch cubes
* 1/2 lb. turkey kielbasa or smoked turkey sausage cut into 1/2 inch slices
* assorted vegetables, cut into cubes as needed
What to do:
1. In medium-size bowl, combine Swiss and Monterey Jack cheeses and flour.
2. In bottom and sides of fondue pot or 2-quart saucepan, rub garlic; discard remaining garlic. Add beer, cilantro and jalapeno pepper. Over medium-high heat, cook mixture until it begins to bubble. Reduce heat to medium and gradually add cheese mixture, stirring constantly until smooth and creamy. Makes approximately 3 c.
3. Place fondue pot over sterno and serve with turkey ham, turkey kielbasa and assorted vegetables
2. In bottom and sides of fondue pot or 2-quart saucepan, rub garlic; discard remaining garlic. Add beer, cilantro and jalapeno pepper. Over medium-high heat, cook mixture until it begins to bubble. Reduce heat to medium and gradually add cheese mixture, stirring constantly until smooth and creamy. Makes approximately 3 c.
3. Place fondue pot over sterno and serve with turkey ham, turkey kielbasa and assorted vegetables
Nutritional information:
Calories: 310; Total Fat: 20g; Saturated Fat: 11g; Cholesterol: 85mg; Total Carbs: 5g; Fiber: 0g; Protein: 25g; Sodium: 810mg;