Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      cup           dry white wine
   2      cups          Swiss cheese -- shredded
   1      tablespoon    unbleached flour
   1      tablespoon    brandy
   1      clove         garlic -- crushed in press
   1      tablespoon    white onion -- finely diced
                        black pepper -- to taste
     1/4  cup           smoked ham -- finely diced
                        -----garnish-----
                        nutmeg

Preparation:

Place the wine in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Mix the Swiss cheese and flour together and gradually add to the wine, stirring constantly, until all the cheese is melted and mixture is smooth. Remove from the heat and add the brandy, garlic, onion, pepper, and ham. Pour into a chafing dish and sprinkle with nutmeg. Serve hot. Makes about 3 1/4 cups of dip. SUGGESTED DIPPERS: Apples, Artichoke Hearts, Crackers, French Bread Chunks, Ham, Salami