Horst Mager's / Gustav's Fondue (Rhinelander)

This is a fondue that used to be available at the longtime local favorite Rhinelander restaurant, and subsequently Gustav's restaurants, both founded by Chef Horst Mager in Portland Oregon. I just can't stress enough how delicious this fondue is. Whether you are a fondue fan, or not, you simply must try this very easy to make favorite.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs processed swiss cheese (2 packages sliced Swiss American from Safeway or Winco)
• 2  cups  Chardonnay wine or 2  cups  chablis
• 2  garlic cloves, mashed
• 1⁄2 teaspoon white pepper
• 1⁄8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1⁄8 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1⁄2 loaf  rye bread
• 1⁄2 loaf  French bread
• 1  lb smoked sausage, 1/2 inch slices

Directions

1. cut cheese stack into cubes.
2. In bottom of double boiler, start water boiling.
3. In top of double boiler directly on burner, simmer white wine, garlic, nutmeg, white pepper and cayenne pepper for approximately 10 to 15 minutes to reduce wine and let alcohol cook out.
4. Place top of double boiler on bottom and place cheese cubes in wine mixture.
5. Stir with wooden spoon until cheese completely melts.
6. If too thick, add more wine.
7. Place in fondue pot and keep hot.
8. Serve with toasted rye and French bread, and a favorite sausage.
9. Cut bread into 1/2 inch sized cubes. Place on a baking sheet and toast in a hot 400 degree oven for about 10 to 15 minutes.
10. Cut sausage into 1/2 inch slices and brown in skillet.
11. Serve with fondue.
12. This is also great with Apples, Celery, Cauliflower, use your imagination.