Beer Cheese Fondue
Beer Cheese Fondue is a fun appetizer to serve on game days, for occasions like Oktoberfest or anytime you want a cheesy party dip!
Equipment
- Saucepan, for stove top preparation
- fondue pot, you can prepare and serve from a fondue pot
- mini crockpot, can keep your fondue warm if you don't have a fondue pot
- fondue forks, unless some came with your fondue pot
Ingredients
- 8 ounce emmentaler cheese, shredded (or other good melting cheese note1)
- 8 ounce cheddar cheese, shredded (any variety; aged or sharp for bolder flavor)
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
- 8 ounce beer, light to medium-bodied with low IBU like a kolsch or lager (see post for beer selecting tip)
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tablespoon stoneground mustard
- black pepper + kosher salt, to taste
Instructions
- Toss cheese and cornstarch together in a bowl.
- Add beer to a cold, heavy bottom saucepan, then set over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and stir in the garlic and Worcestershire; cook for a couple of minutes. note 2
- Lower the heat to medium-low. Begin stirring in cheese, a small handful at a time. Work slowly to allow the cheese to melt between each addition. Stir continuously to prevent the bottom from sticking and to incorporate the cheese. (This will take about 15 minutes.)
- Once all the cheese has been added, stir in the mustard and season with black pepper.
- Serve immediately from the saucepan, or transfer to a fondue pot or mini crockpot to keep warm — the fondue thickens as it cools, so keeping the heat on is what keeps it silky and dippable.
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Notes
- (Note 1) Other good melting cheeses include but aren't limited to gruyere, comté, raclette, fontina, and monterey jack.
- (Note 2) Prepare this recipe on the stove top then transfer to a fondue pot or mini crockpot to serve, or prepare and serve directly from a fondue pot using the pot's instructions.
- Fondue can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Reheat it in a saucepan over low heat, stirring until smooth.
- The timing listed for Mise en Place includes the time it takes to grate the cheeses and garlic, and measure out the remaining ingredients.
Nutrition
Calories: 245kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 259mg | Potassium: 59mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 521IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 456mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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