Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
10.75 unit

Cheddar cheese soup

8 unit

Shredded sharp Cheddar

shredded

1 cup

Chunky chipotle salsa

chunky

1 cup

Whole milk

1 unit

Cubed French bread

cubed

1 unit

Jicama sticks

sticks

1 unit

Corn tortilla chips

1 unit

Warm flour tortillas

warm

Step 1
~4 min

Combine cheddar cheese soup, shredded sharp Cheddar, chunky chipotle salsa, and whole milk in a heavy medium saucepan.

Step 2
~4 min

Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly.

Step 3
~4 min

Continue stirring until the cheese melts completely and the mixture is smooth.

Step 4
~4 min

Transfer the melted cheese mixture to a fondue pot, chafing dish, or ceramic bowl to keep warm.

Step 5
~4 min

Serve immediately with cubed French bread, jicama sticks, corn tortilla chips, and warm flour tortillas for dipping.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of salsa for desired spiciness.

Keep fondue warm throughout serving.

Serve with a variety of dippers for different textures and flavors.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 mins

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made a few hours ahead and reheated.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Moderate
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side of guacamole and sour cream.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Grilled shrimp skewers
Mini tacos

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Southwestern US/Mexico

Cultural Significance

Common party food and appetizer.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Cinco de Mayo
Super Bowl
Holiday parties

Occasion Tags

party
game day
holiday
casual gathering

Popularity Score

70/100

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