1    Clove garlic, peeled and

           -cut in half
      1 lb Swiss cheese, shredded

    1/4 c  Flour

    1/4 t  Salt

           Few grains pepper
    1/4 t  Ground nutmeg (optional)

  1 1/2 c  Dry white wine

      2 T  Kirsch (optional)

           French bread,cut in 1" cubes
  1. Rub the insides and bottom of a deep, 1 1/2-quart heat- resistant,

  non-metallic casserole or heat-resistant, non-metallic fondue pot with
  garlic. Discard garlic.
  2. Combine cheese, flour, salt, pepper and nutmeg in the prepared dish. Add

  wine and mix well.
  3. Heat, covered, in Microwave Oven 6 minutes stirring during last half of

  cooking time.
  4. If cheese is not completely melted, heat an additional 30 to 60 seconds.

  If desired, stir in kirsch.
  5. Spear squares of French bread with fondue forks or regular forks and dip

  in fondue.
  6. If necessary, fondue pot may be placed on a warmer stand over low heat

  or
  returned to Microwave Oven to reheat fondue.