Chipotle Cheese Fondue

== Ingredients ==
* 1/2 lb finely diced Gruyere Cheese (about 2 cups)
* 1/2 lb finely diced Emmental Cheese (about 2 cups)
* 1 1/2 	tablespoons cornstarch
* 2 	cloves garlic, halved
* 1 1/3 	cups dry white wine
* 1 	tablespoon fresh lemon juice
* 2-3 	tablespoons kirsch
*	freshly ground nutmeg, to taste if desired
* 3 	canned whole chipotle chiles in adobo, to taste,minced (about 1 1/2 tablespoons, *available at Hispanic markets and some specialty foods shops)
*	fried shallots or thinly sliced scallion tops or crumbled cooked Bacon, for stirring into fondue is desired
;For the fried shallots
* 1 1/2 	cups thinly sliced shallots (about 8 large)
* 4 	tablespoons vegetable oil
;Accompaniments
*	assorted cooked vegetables, such as Broccoli,carrots,pearl onions,and potatoes
*	breadsticks
*	cubes day-old French bread or Italian bread or sourdough bread
== Directions ==
# In a bowl toss together cheeses and cornstarch.
# Rub inside of a heavy 3- to 4-quart saucepan with garlic halves, leaving garlic in pan, and add wine and lemon juice.
# Bring liquid just to a boil and stir in Cheese mixture by handfuls.
# Bring mixture to a bare simmer over moderate heat, stirring, and stir in kirsch, nutmeg, chilies, and pepper to taste.
# Transfer fondue to a fondue pot and set over a low flame.
# Stir in fried shallots, scallions, and/or Bacon if using and serve fondue with accompaniments for dipping.
;Note:
* Stir fondue often to keep combined.
;To make the fried shallots: 
# In a heavy 10- to 12-inch skillet cook shallots in oil moderately high heat, stirring, until golden brown.
# Transfer shallots with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain and season with salt.
Makes about 2/3 cup.
Category:Swiss Appetizers
Category:Swiss Recipes
Category:Gruyère Recipes
Category:Emmental Recipes
Category:Fondue Recipes