This easy cheese dip is perfect for quick and stress-free entertaining. Its a creamy and dreamy dip also known as “fromage fort” which sounds like French for “fancy and impressive” but it actually takes about 2 whole minutes and only 4 ingredients you likely have on hand anyway. Seriously, this is utterly perfect for easy holiday entertaining. Simply raid your refrigerator for all the cheese you have leftover from other parties and recipes and combine them with just a few other ingredients in a food processor to make an utterly fantastic appetizer that everyone will rave about.
If you don’t have any leftover cheese in your house (does that even happen?), I recommend checking out this awesome 3 Cheese Blend from Stella Cheese. It comes pre-shredded with a blend of Parmesan, Asiago and Romano cheese and its a perfect combination of buttery, nutty and sharp. Pair this with the Fontinella Cheese which adds a creamy and delicately sweet flavor profile and you have yourself one heck of an awesome appetizer!
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Easy Cheese Dip
This easy cheese dip is perfect for quick and stress-free entertaining. Its a creamy and dreamy dip also known as “fromage fort” which sounds like French for “fancy and impressive” but it actually takes about 2 whole minutes and only 4 ingredients you likely have on hand anyway.
Ingredients
- 3 garlic cloves, peeled
- 16 oz cheese - whatever combination of hard and soft cheese that you like (but I would stay away from "herbed" or "fruited" cheeses)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth, vegetable broth or dry white wine
- 1 tsp fresh ground pepper
Instructions
- Chop cheeses into smallish pieces, removing any rind or bits of mold.
- Place the cheese, peeled garlic, pepper, and wine/broth into the bowl of a food processor and process until the mixture is soft and creamy, but not totally smooth.
- Place in a serving bowl.
- Either serve immediately or cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge until ready to serve.
- Serve with sliced baguette, crackers, or vegetables.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 351 Total Fat: 27g Saturated Fat: 15g Trans Fat: 1g Unsaturated Fat: 9g Cholesterol: 80mg Sodium: 714mg Carbohydrates: 4g Fiber: 0g Sugar: 1g Protein: 19g
This recipe is slightly adapted from Jacques Pepin.
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That’s really different from the cheese spreads we’re used to making here in Greece. We bet it’ll taste amazing with a white Santorini wine;) Thank you for the delicious recipe and the innovative technique! Great work Jenni!
Mirella and Panos
This sounds heavenly! Cheese is my weakness and favourite thing ever so this is right up my street. Can’t wait to try it!
Wow. I guess that is easy. I never thought of using chicken stock to help produce a cheese dip before! Cool.
2 mintues and 4 ingredients?? Amazing, no excuse not to make it!
That’s a dip we would make for new year and there is always wine with that. Gorgeous dip, thanks for reminding me of this 🙂
I do like the simplicity of this recipe. It is easy, just what you need when you are busy and getting ready for some entertaining.
I love an easy appetizer, especially this time of year!
Love to see Italian cooking around the world! Special appetizer!
Wish you a wonderful week!
Gloria & Emanuele (Warm Cocotte Team)
Yummmm! Looks amazing! Will definitely have to make this for the next gathering.
Great photography!
Sounds like an awesome quick recipe! And who doesn’t love anything involving cheese?! Thanks for the recipe!
Love easy cheese dips. Quick to make…and party perfect. This sounds delicious.
Cheese dips are some of my FAVORITES! I could easily eat this entire bowl. Sounds so good.
Love an easy cheese dip! It sounds perfect with the 3 cheese blend from Stella Cheese. Such a wonderful appetizer for the holiday season.
What an easy recipe! Such a tasty dip, and I can’t wait to make it!
Yes!!! I was looking for a great dip for my Holiday party. Thanks for sharing 🙂
I’m such a cheeseaholic! I’ll try this lovely garlicky recipe of your for sure!
This is my favorite thing ever! Do you have a favorite type of cheese to mix together for this recipe???
Perfect appetizer for holiday parties.
Mmmm, cheese! This sounds like a great idea for a New Year’s Eve party!
WOW, this dip sounds absolutely fantastic…! I can’t wait to dive into the recipe.
Cheese is involved? Count me in! Looks great!
Loving how easy and delicious this looks!
Oh wow, this sounds delicious, and I LOVE how easy it is! Especially when tis the season for last minute guests 🙂 Will be adding this to my must try list!
Garlic and cheese and bread? Ummm….. yes, please! 🙂 Love this recipe!