Beer Cheese Fondue Recipe

Beer Cheese Fondue Recipe
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This thick fondue originated in my kitchen when I didn't have all of the ingredients I needed to make the recipe I initially planned to prepare. Served with bread cubes, it has since become a staple, particularly while we watch football games on television. -Chrystie Wear, Greensboro, North Carolina

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  • 12 Servings
  • Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Ingredients

  • 1 loaf (1 pound, about 20 inches) French bread, cubed
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 cup beer or nonalcoholic beer
  • 4 cups (16 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 2 to 4 tablespoons half-and-half cream

Directions

  • Place bread cubes in a single layer in an ungreased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake at 450° for 5-7 minutes or until lightly crisp, stirring twice.
  • Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, saute onion and garlic in butter until tender. Stir in beer. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low. Toss cheese and flour; stir into saucepan until melted. Stir in 2 tablespoons cream.
  • Transfer to a small ceramic fondue pot or 1-1/2-qt. slow cooker; keep warm. Add additional cream if fondue thickens. Serve with toasted bread cubes. Yield: about 3 cups.

Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup equals 261 calories, 13 g fat (9 g saturated fat), 44 mg cholesterol, 469 mg sodium, 22 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 12 g protein.

Beer Cheese Fondue published in Quick Cooking November/December 2004, p28

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Reviewed on Nov. 15, 2009 by AWD

I'm trying to give this recipe 5 stars, and there is something wrong, it won't let me go past 3. This recipe is great. We love it!

Reviewed on Nov. 15, 2009 by AWD

This is a game day favorite! Very easy and delicious!

Reviewed on Oct. 08, 2009 by bcan163

I used 2 cups cheddar 1 cup gruyere cheese, and 1 cup gouda, had a hard time melting the gouda but great taste!

Reviewed on Mar. 16, 2009 by katlaydee3

This is an excellent fondue. I used half Canadian White Cheddar and half English Applewood Smoked Cheddar with Killian Red beer.

Reviewed on Feb. 02, 2009 by kqholmes

I used a mexican 4 cheese blend and my teens thought it was the bomb!

Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2009 by XOBasia

Flavor was good, but will try another kind of cheese next time. I have never had a fondue made with Cheddar that turned out good - just doesn't melt right for a fondue.

Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2008 by JMDRN09

If you like a strong beer taste, this is for you. I am not a beer lover but this was a hit with my family this holiday gathering. Excellent flavor. We omitted the onion, used fresh garlic in oil and monterey jack for the cheese with Milwaukee's Best beer WOW!

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