Skinny Cheese Fondue

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Nutritional Info

Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 208.8

Total Fat: 10.8 g
Cholesterol: 34.9 mg
Sodium: 193.3 mg
Total Carbs: 1.7 g
Dietary Fiber: 2.1 g
Protein: 14.5 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Skinny Cheese Fondue calories by ingredient

Introduction

This is a slimmed down version of one of my favorite party foods--cheese fondue. Mashed cannellini beans slim down the recipe but keep a thick and luscious texture! This is a slimmed down version of one of my favorite party foods--cheese fondue. Mashed cannellini beans slim down the recipe but keep a thick and luscious texture!

Minutes to Prepare: 10

Minutes to Cook: 15

Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

8 ounces Gruyere cheese, shredded

8 ounces reduced-fat Swiss cheese, shredded

1 t Dijon mustard

1 c dry white wine

1 can (15 ounces) cannelini beans, rinsed and drained (Cannellini beans are white kidney beans.)

1 large clove of garlic

1 T lemon juice

Tips

Ceramic fondue pots are better for cheese fondue; use metal pots for chocolate fondue.

Directions

In a food processor, combine the beans, the mustard, garlic, lemon juice and half the wine. Process until smooth.
Heat mixture in saucepan until simmering. Add remaining wine, then add 1/4 of the cheese at a time, stirring well to ensure it melts before adding more cheese.
Once cheese has melted, transfer to your fondue pot or a crock pot set to low. Makes 12 servings (1/4 cup)
Serve with blanched broccoli, cauliflower, asparagus, or carrots; chunks of whole-grain bread and breadsticks; grilled chicken or turkey chunks; or raw mushrooms, pepper strips or cocktail onions. (Add-ons not included in calorie count!)

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Member Ratings For This Recipe

VEGWRITER

Incredible!

8 of 9 people found this review helpful

I used cheddar and beer and it turned out amazing! - 3/14/09
OSHMUM

Incredible!

4 of 4 people found this review helpful

This recipe was incredible. We had it last night with broccoli and apples and some really heavy whole grain bread. I thought it was the best fondue I've had in a LONG time. - 7/18/10
MOIRAFITZ

Good

4 of 4 people found this review helpful

I scaled this recipe back for a smaller group and it turned out great. I will definitely make this again. - 2/14/09
KIPPERJAZ

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I had my daughter's inlaws to be over to plan the wedding and they tried to get me to make this for the rehearsal. It was good but not to try and make with everything I have to do the day before the wedding. I promised I would make it again in two weeks when they come again. It was so tasty. - 4/1/10
MISSCHANTILLYS

Incredible!

3 of 4 people found this review helpful

anything that bulks out a recipee - canelloni beans etc is great - thanks - 7/13/09
NUM1GOOFYMOM

Incredible!

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

This was fantastic. I am not a huge mustard fan so I reduced it just a little but I love the receipe! - 10/28/08
CD7173584

Incredible!

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

1 T. Mrs. Dash added, let set for a while adds to apperance as well as flavor! - 6/8/10
CD750530

2 of 4 people found this review helpful

Good concept. I'd probably sieve the pureed beans to make for a smoother mixture--though that would reduce fiber; if I ate it mostly or all with fresh vegetables, I wouldn't worry. - 4/1/10
GRAMPIAN

2 of 20 people found this review helpful

I appreciate that the sender was trying to reduce calories (hence vegetables instead of bread), and it may well be quite tasty, but it's a dip: you CAN'T call it Fondue! - 4/1/10
KIMMADURA

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I used vegan mozzarella & cheddar cheese instead and tasted wonderful! - 1/25/13
CABBAGEROSES

Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Really tasty, but the texture was kind of lumpy. - 1/2/12
NEA704

1 of 3 people found this review helpful

Does anyone have a suggestion for something other than Swiss? I really don't like Swiss cheese at all. - 2/26/10
LINBUTLER

1 of 3 people found this review helpful

SOUNDS REALLY GOOD! - 1/28/10
CD1396087

1 of 4 people found this review helpful

This sounds so good. I wanted to make this until I found out how much Gruyere costs! Any substitution recommendations? - 3/4/09
MARSHA48

Good

1 of 3 people found this review helpful

Thank you for sharing this one. - 11/4/08
ISABELLACULLEN

Incredible!

1 of 5 people found this review helpful

This sounds amazing! I may even try to make a dairy free one at some point, but for now I'll enjoy this recipe! - 10/30/08
LYNNINCO

1 of 6 people found this review helpful

This came just in time for a get together I am having with friends. I am trying it without the lemon juice as I am highly allergic to citrus...but I am sure it will still be yummy! - 10/28/08
MTP717

1 of 5 people found this review helpful

How big is a serving? One Tablespoon? - 10/28/08
53PINKROSES

1 of 6 people found this review helpful

I never thot of using beans for this, what a great idea. I'd like to try this soon. I don't make fondue but it sounds like a good cheese sauce for other things-like broccoli. - 10/28/08
HEALTHYHOME1

Very Good

1 of 6 people found this review helpful

I love fondue and wil try this recipe soon. - 10/28/08
POLSKARENIA

Incredible!

1 of 5 people found this review helpful

This looks wonderful!! definitely one to try! - 10/28/08
CECTARR

Very Good

Very good - 6/26/21
AMAS92568

Great idea - 6/9/21
BONNIE1552

Nice! - 5/19/21
EOWYN2424

Incredible!

yum - 5/18/21
BLOND1E

Yum - 4/17/21
PATRICIAAK

:) - 3/18/21
MILPAM3

Aldi has a blend of shredded Gruyere and Swiss cheeses. - 3/5/21
CORVETTECOWBOY

Awesome, thanks for sharing - 3/3/21
JIACOLO

I love cheese fondue! - 1/25/21
SHERYE

So delicious and very easy to put together - 1/4/21
RAPUNZEL53

Interesting - 1/2/21
CD4114015

Incredible!

thanks - 12/3/20
REGILIEH

Very Good

yum - 11/6/20
PWILLOW1

Delicious. I will be making this the next time I am able to get people together again. - 10/1/20
PICKIE98

It sounds great and I have some gruyere chilling right now. I will try this! - 8/14/20
MNABOY

Incredible!

Love cheese and fondue is fun - 7/1/20
CD1987279

incredible - 4/6/20
SILVERRAIN3

0 of 1 people found this review helpful

The nutritional information provided with the recipe is incorrect. Total carb number if true net carbs would be negative). The VeryWell Fit nutrition calculator gave following results:
Cal 273, Tot Fat 15.2g, Sat Fat 9g, Chol 51mg, Sodium 247mg, Tot Carb 8.9g, Fiber 2.2g, Prot 19.2g - 1/22/20
NASFKAB

Great - 12/30/19
NELLJONES

This got grainy for me. - 11/23/19
BABY_GIRL69

Good

Good. - 6/19/19
ALEPEQUIJADA

Yummy! - 5/6/19
LOSER05

Incredible!

yummy. - 4/15/19
POSEY440

Good

Great - 4/15/19
EVIE4NOW

I used sharp white cheddar cheese. Very Good. - 4/6/19
BERIEDER

Incredible!

My husband and I thought this was very good, followed the recipe exactly. - 3/4/19
FLUTTERFLI

Can you substitute another cheese for the Gruyere Cheese ? - 3/1/19
ANHELIC

Sounds like an awesome fondue> haven't had one in a long time. I'm ready to try this on the weekend. - 2/28/19
TWEETYKC00

Not bad, thanks. - 2/4/19
ROSSYFLOSSY

Bad

Not my favorite. - 2/3/19
TOMATOCAFEGAL

Very Good

Have always loved cheese fondue. Like both of those cheeses. And add ones don’t have to be unhealthy either. Great ideas for cold evenings or walk around parties - 1/5/19
PATRICIA-CR

So yummy! - 1/4/19
ARTJAC

NICE - 1/4/19
NEPTUNE1939

tasty - 11/2/18
LIBR@RYL@DY

Incredible!

YUM - 10/12/18
4CONNIESHEALTH

Incredible!

This is a great recipe! - 10/6/18
SUSANBEAMON

Do people still fondue? It made a great cheese sauce. - 10/1/18
NANAW12001

This was delicious with broccoli and cauliflower. - 9/13/18
CHERYLHURT

great for a party - 7/31/18
TEEZETOY

Yummy! - 6/28/18
KITTYHAWK1949

haven't had fondue in long time. don't have a pot - 6/16/18
KACEYSW

I love this recipe, but I cannot have beans, so I use cauliflower rice pureed instead. Really tasty. - 5/23/18
REDROBIN47

This looks like something DH & I would enjoy. I will cut the recipe for us though. - 5/22/18
JAMER123

Interesting combo. I would do a couple changes but overall interesting. - 5/22/18
JUNETTA2002

Incredible!

Amazing. - 5/22/18
RHOOK20047

Incredible!

Made this for my Bible Study group and it was fantastic. All loved it! - 4/30/18
ELRIDDICK

Very Good

Thanks for sharing - 4/30/18
DAN1964

Yummmmmm - 4/15/18
GEORGE815

Nice recipe if you like fondue. - 4/8/18
BARCELONAME

yum - 3/7/18
NANCYPAT1

nice - 2/8/18
RO2BENT

Not really a fan - 1/25/18
MOMMY445

Good

yummy! - 12/21/17
JANIEWWJD

Yummy!!! - 12/14/17
ROBBIEY

sounds interesting, I have never had fondue with beans - 11/30/17
SUNSHINE99999

try it for you might like it. - 11/7/17
SISTERPRETTY

Interesting...would like to try it... - 10/24/17
HOTPINKCAMARO49

Fantastic recipe! Love the taste and texture! Beans are great! - 10/24/17
CD3802882

Incredible!

So good! - 10/24/17
RYCGIRL

not a fav - 10/21/17
BONDMANUS2002

Absolutely great - 10/19/17
CHERIRIDDELL

This is fabulous my daughter loved it - 10/6/17
DEE107

thanks not sure will make a t
test - 9/20/17
BIKE4HEALTH

great idea - 8/31/17
1RETSGM

Good - 8/15/17
2DAWN4

Really good! - 7/7/17
RAZZOOZLE

Good

good - 7/7/17
BRIARGAL

Incredible!

This was so good and easy! - 7/7/17
MARIHELEN

Yum
- 5/4/17
PLCHAPPELL

Really good - 3/19/17
GREENEMERALDGRL

Not a fan of swiss cheese but it looks tasty from the picture. - 3/10/17
HOLLYM48

Incredible!

I'm going to try this skinny cheese fondue recipe! It sounds incredible! - 2/18/17
KATHYJO56

Incredible!

This recipe is a hit at any party - 1/28/17
MICMAC1007

- 12/17/16
CLAY10237

C = cup (8 ounces, wet or dry)
T = Tablespoon (1/2 ounce, 16 to a cup)
Tsp = Teaspoon (3 to a Tablespoon)
Hope this helps, Lindylime - 3/4/15
SHAOLINWARRIOR

Not sure of the real nutritional info. The info box doesn't match the recipe. Box info is based on it making 8 servings. Recipe says 12 servings at 1/2 cup ea. Guess I could do the math if so inclined. Also hope those making cheese substitutions remember to adjust the numbers as well. - 2/2/15
AUSTINTEX

Incredible!

0 of 1 people found this review helpful

Whole family loved this. Kids had no idea it had the beans in it. Halved the recipe with no problem and added a tablespoon of blue cheese. Also subbed 2 oz low fat cheddar for 2 oz of swiss to give it a more cheesy color. Fast and delicious. Will make again. - 1/7/13
LINDYLIME

0 of 1 people found this review helpful

Can someone tell me what "1 c dry white wine" means? What is the "c" ? (I'm from down under so our measurements are different and I need to convert them!) thanks, Lindel. - 12/8/12
SUGARSMOM2

this is sooooo good . creamy and delish . - 10/26/11

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