Easy Cheese Fondue Recipes For Kids

 
12-Nov-2010 by Gourmandise

Fondues are delicious treats, especially for kids. But the only problem in giving fondues to the kids is that they are alcohol based – something that you wouldn’t want your kids to consume. Therefore, refer to these top three easy cheese fondue recipes for kids and see how their faces glow with joy and glee.
 
•    Cheese Fondue with French Bread:
Cheese fondue is one savory dish that lends itself to a variety of ingredients – vegetables, bread, pasta, etc. Using French bread for a cheese fondue is however, the easiest fondue recipe idea for kids. For this, you simply need 8 ounces of Velveeta and 3 tablespoons milk. Place these ingredients in a pot over medium heat and cook on medium heat. Keep stirring until all ingredients are melted and have formed a smooth mixture. Now, transfer to a fondue pot and serve with a variety of dippers.
Cubes of French bread are the best dipper for this cheese fondue. However, other dippers like blanched carrots, cherry tomatoes, cooked tortellini and cubes of cooked sausages are other kid-friendly dippers. It is also a great idea to make kids eat vegetables which otherwise they tend to avoid.

•    Cheesy Pizza Fondue:
Making a cheesy pizza fondue is another popular and easy cheese fondue recipe for kids. To make the dip for this fondue, you need toasted breadcrumbs (2 tbsp), milk (1/4 cup), tomato sauce (one can), mozzarella cheese (1/2 cup), parmesan cheese (1 tbsp). The process is quite simple as well. Simply, add milk to the breadcrumbs so that they are completely moistened. In a saucepan, add tomato sauce and pepperoni and simmer. Stir in the moistened breadcrumb and continue simmering for a couple of more minutes. Keep stirring constantly. Remove from the heat and gently stir in the cheeses until they are completely melted. Serve in a fondue pot with warm pita breads as dippers.

•    Fondue with Cheddar and Gouda cheese:

Fondue with Cheddar and Gouda cheese is another easy cheese fondue recipe for kids. The apple and cranberry juice mixed with Swiss, Gouda and Cheddar cheeses form the body of this fondue, while the buttery subtlety merged with the mild flavors of rosemary, garlic and pepper form the soul of this delicious dish. Together, they bring such a unique and complex flavor that it is surely to remain in your heart for quite a long time. Use diced vegetables or fruits as dippers for it.

Fondues are the easiest, smartest and sneakiest way to get your kids to eat their whole grains and veggies. And with these easy cheese fondue recipe for kids, you are even able to avoid the beer-base or wine-based fondues that are commonly available. Therefore, use these cheese fondue recipes ideas for kids to their fullest and impress your kids.

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Anonymous says :

Cool idea.
Posted on: 28 October 2011 - 10:25am

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