Hot Cheese Dunk

Name: Hot Cheese Dunk
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 cups.
Ingredients: 1/2 cup nonfat dry milk powder; 1-1/4 cups water; 1/2 cup finely chopped onion; 1 garlic clove, minced; 3 tablespoons butter, cubed; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules; 1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce; 1-1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese; 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese; Assorted vegetables or bread cubes

Field editor Sharon Mensing, Greenfield Iowa, shares this fun and economical fondue, made with dry milk powder, cheese, chicken bouillon and garlic. It's a great dipper for veggies, pretzels and assorted crackers.

Ingredients

1/2 cup nonfat dry milk powder
1-1/4 cups water
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
3 tablespoons butter, cubed
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1-1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Assorted vegetables or bread cubes

Directions

In a small bowl, combine milk powder and water; set aside. In a large skillet, saute onion and garlic in butter until tender. Stir in flour and bouillon until blended. Add the pepper sauce and reserved milk.
Bring to a boil, cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in cheeses until melted. Serve warm with vegetables or bread.