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Tex-Mex Cheese Fondue with Turkey

Tex-Mex Cheese Fondue with Turkey


Yield: 8

Ethnicity: Mexican
 
Meal Type: Main Course, Entrée, Appetizer
 
Preparation Method: Combine
 
Product Type: Turkey Sausage - Other Varieties, Turkey Ham
 
Dish Type: Sauce
 







Ingredients
1/2 Pound Swiss cheese, grated
1/2 Pound Monterey Jack cheese, grated
2 Tablespoons flour
1 Clove garlic, peeled and cut in half
1-1/4 Cups light Mexican beer
1/4 Cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 Medium jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1/2 Pound TURKEY HAM, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1/2 Pound TURKEY KIELBASA or SMOKED TURKEY SAUSAGE, cut into 1/2-inch slices
As needed assorted vegetables, cut in cubes
 
  1. In medium-size bowl, combine Swiss and Monterey Jack cheeses and flour.
  2. In bottom and sides of fondue pot or 2-quart saucepan, rub garlic; discard remaining garlic. Add beer, cilantro and jalapeno pepper. Over medium-high heat, cook mixture until it begins to bubble. Reduce heat to medium and gradually add cheese mixture, stirring constantly until smooth and creamy. Makes approximately 3 cups.
  3. Place fondue pot over sterno and serve with turkey ham, turkey kielbasa and assorted vegetables as dippers.

Recipe Source: Recipe by The National Turkey Federation

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1
Amount Per Serving
Calories 310  
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20g
Saturated Fat 11g
Cholesterol 85mg
Sodium 810mg
Total Carbohydrate 5g
Dietary Fiber 0g
Protein 25g  
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on you calorie needs:
  Calories: 2000 2500
Total Fat Less than 65g 80g
Sat Fat Less than 20g 25g
Cholesterol Less than 300mg 300mg
Sodium Less than 2,400mg 2,400mg
Total Carbohydrate   300g 375g
Dietary Fiber   25g 30g
Calories per gram:
Fat 9
  • Carbohydrate 4
  • Protein 4
    Nutrient analysis does not include added dipping vegetables.




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