February 18, 2012

Fondue Italiano

1/2 pound ground beef
2/3 jar of spaghetti sauce
12 ounces Cheddar cheese (about 3 cups)
4 ounces Mozzarella cheese
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 cup Chianti
Italian bread cut into bite sized pieces
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Brown ground beef in a saucepan and drain off excess fat. Stir in spaghetti sauce. Add cheese gradually, stir over low heat until the cheeses are melted.  blend cornstarch and wine, add to cheese mixture. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Transfer to fondue pot and transfer over heat source. Spear bread cube with fondue fork. Dip in mixture, swirling to coat.

If fondue becomes too thick, add a little warmed Chianti. Serves about 6.

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