Beer Cheese Fondue
From: Cindy Sue, Tampa, Florida
Comments: It is posible to heat this fondue into a microwave oven, but you will need to add 1 teaspoon [5 mL] more flour and 1 tablespoon [15 mL] more beer.
Servings: 6 to 8
IngredientsPreparation
  • 3 cups [675 g] grated sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 2 cups [450 g] grated Swiss cheese
  • 1 tablespoon [8.75 g] flour
  • 6 ounces [190 mL] beer, at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons [10 mL] minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon [2.5 mL] dry mustard [or regular mustard]
  • 2 teaspoons [10 mL] Worcestershire sauce
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Bite-size raw vegetables, for dipping
  • Bread cubes, for dipping
  • Apple wedges, for dipping
  • Crackers, for dipping
  • Mix together grated cheeses and flour into a small bowl, dusting cheese all over with flour; set aside.
  • Heat beer into the top part of a double boiler, until really hot.
  • Mix in grated cheeses, until smooth.
  • Add minced garlic, dry or regular mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper, stirring constantly until really smooth.
  • Serve cheese fondue immediately, into a ceramic fondue pot, over a candle or leave over boiling water, raw vegetables, bread cubes, apple wedges and crackers on the side.