Cheese fondue in a loaf of bread 2026

This Loaf Fondue aka Giant Bread Stuffed with Cheese and Other Delicious Goodies is probably the most successful and least elaborate recipe we've ever tried: whisk, cut, fill, and bake.

In fact, we like it so much that we threw a cheese-themed party for Christmas just so we could eat tons of stuffed bread. Not only can you add any cheese of your choice—including all those abandoned chunks in your fridge—but it also lasts frozen for MONTHS.

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Necessary ingredients

How to prepare a cheese fondue in a loaf of bread

What is the best cheese for fondue?

Fondue is a very versatile and easy-to-adapt recipe, requiring only cheeses that melt easily. The original fondue is made with Gruyère and Vacherin Fribourgeois cheeses; however, many other varieties of creamy, melting cheeses, such as Emmental, Edam, or Gouda, can be used, and other stronger cheeses can be added for flavor.

What bread should I use for cheese fondue?

You can use any loaf of bread you like, whether made with white or whole-wheat flour. Stiffer loaves with tighter crumbs hold up better to the heat and the weight of the cheese, but the crumb absorbs less. You can also use a day-old loaf to make it a little firmer and hold up better.

What to serve with cheese fondue?

The quintessential accompaniment to cheese fondue is bread. The best thing about preparing fondue in a loaf is that you can use the leftover crumb to spread on the cheese and eat the edges as you pour it. You can also serve it with roasted potatoes, cherry tomatoes, cocktail sausages, crudités, pickles, and mushrooms.