Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup whipping cream, plus
  • 2 tablespoons whipping cream
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (about 2 ounces)
  • 1/2 cup packed grated gruyere cheese (about 1 1/2 ounces)
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 lb unpeeled large red potatoes, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 6 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Method

  • Heat oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add onion; saute until soft, about 4 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to low.
  • Add cream, cream cheese, Parmesan, and Gruyere.
  • Whisk until smooth, about 3 minutes.
  • Stir in nutmeg.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Combine potatoes, 6 cups water and salt in large saucepan.
  • Bring to boil over high heat.
  • Reduce heat to medium and cook until potatoes are just tender when pierced with skewer, about 6 minutes.
  • Drain.
  • Transfer potatoes to bowl.
  • Add olive oil and parsley; toss to coat.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • (Fondue and potatoes can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover separately and refrigerate. Whisk fondue 5 minutes over medium heat until melted and smooth. Reheat potatoes in 350°F oven 10 minutes.) Place potatoes on platter.
  • Spear each with skewer (48 6-inch skewers).
  • Serve with warm fondue.