1 large garlic clove, end cut off and discarded
3 cups shredded Comté, Hoch Ybrig or Emmental, at room temperature
5 teaspoons cornstarch
1¼ cups dry white wine
1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
Pinch of nutmeg
Coarsely ground black pepper
2. Combine cheese and cornstarch in a medium bowl; mix well.
3. Add wine and lemon juice to pot; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Slowly add cheese mixture, ½ cup at a time, whisking continuously and allowing cheese to melt completely before adding more.
4. Cook over medium heat 1 minute. Season with nutmeg and pepper. Serve with cubed bread (day-old is best, but any crusty bread will work), apples, boiled fingerling potatoes, sautéed beef tips, pickled vegetables, or air-dried beef, Kielbasa and sausage. Serves 6.
Recipe courtesy of Chef Terrence Brennan, Artisanal Fromagerie Bistro and Wine Bar, New York City, Relish Tastes of America, "Hot Pot!" December 2007.
