Easy Fondue Gratin

• 1 1/2 c. white wine
• 1/4 tsp. dried thyme
• 2 tsp. cornstarch
• 1 lb. Gruyere cheese
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 small loaf crusty white bread (about 5 c.), cubed
• 2 Tbsp. butter
• 1 Tbsp. olive oil

1. Heat oven to 425u0b0.
2. Bring wine and thyme to a boil in a saucepan and boil until wine has reduced to approximately 1 cup, about 5 minutes.
3. Remove about 1/4 of wine and stir into cornstarch until it dissolves.
4. Stir cornstarch mixture back into pan of wine and boil, stirring constantly, 1 minute.
5. Put in refrigerator to cool.
6. Meanwhile, grate cheese.
7. Crush garlic and rub it on bottom and sides of 1 1/2-quart baking dish.
8. Cut bread into 1-inch cubes cutting so there is some crust on each piece.
9. In large frying pan, melt butter with oil over medium heat.
10. Add bread.
11. Toss to distribute butter and oil; saute until golden.
12. Put about 2/3 of bread cubes in prepared pan.
13. Stir wine mixture into grated cheese and pour over bread.
14. Spread remaining bread on top.
15. Bake until cheese is bubbling, 5 to 10 minutes.
16. Serve immediately.

white wine, thyme, cornstarch, gruyere cheese, clove garlic, crusty white bread, butter, olive oil

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=1030661 (may not work)