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Jacques Pépin Fromage Forte
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Discover the magic of fromage fort, Jacques Pépin's elegant solution to leftover cheese! This French-inspired cheese spread transforms forgotten cheese bits into a luxurious appetizer with just garlic, wine, and seasonings. Perfect for entertaining, this creamy spread can be enjoyed chilled or broiled until bubbling on crusty bread. Infinitely adaptable to whatever cheeses you have on hand, it's both a sophisticated starter and a brilliant way to reduce food waste. - Claude
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Ingredients
½ pound cheese pieces, leftover cheese of almost any kind from your fridge
1 garlic clove
¼ cup dry white wine
Black pepper
Salt
Directions
Put cheese pieces in the bowl of a food processor.
Add garlic clove and dry white wine and a big grinding of black pepper.
Process mixture for 30 seconds or so, until it is creamy but not too soft.
Taste, and add salt if needed.
Transfer fromage fort to a serving dish, or to an airtight container to store until you are ready to eat.
You can also spread it on bread and broil it for a few minutes until brown and bubbly.
Servings
Makes about 1 cup (4 servings)
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Per Serving (¼ cup) - Calories: 165; Total Fat: 13g (Saturated Fat: 8g); Cholesterol: 40mg; Sodium: 380mg; Total Carbohydrates: 2g (Dietary Fiber: 0g, Sugars: 0g); Protein: 10g
*Nutrition information is provided as a general estimate only and may not be accurate. Variations may occur based on ingredient brands and preparation methods. Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Nutrition information is based on available nutrient data.
💬 Uncle Dave says... Blend hard and soft cheeses for perfect fromage forte, but if you've only got the hard stuff, just add butter, ricotta, yogurt, or extra wine/cream to create that magical spread! Go EASY on blue cheese - that funky flavor bomb will hijack everything. Every batch is different, but I swear on my grandmother's cheese grater, it's practically IMPOSSIBLE to mess this up! From Food & Wine
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