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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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Beer Cheese Fondue Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Yield: 12 Servings

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Ingredients

1 loaf (1 pound) French bread, cubed
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon minced garlic
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 in butter until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. 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 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.

Nutritional 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.

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

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Reviewed on Jan. 15, 2012 by midgetjls

Very tastey!!! Stuck with a mild cheddar so you can taste the beer!! :) good crowd pleaser!

Reviewed on Jul. 16, 2011 by Lynn M.

It took me awhile to get the temperature right for the fondue pot, but once that was done, this was a great hit! I warmed the bread for a few minutes, and then finished it when my guests arrived. Being warm made a big difference. When you are from Wisconsin, what better ingredients can you ask for..BEER AND CHEESE!!

Reviewed on Jun. 10, 2011 by mlbura

This is the best fondue I have made. I am not a fan of the traditional swiss fondue, so this one was great for us. Kids loved it too, this is a keeper! Thanks for the great recipe, it's fast and easy!

Reviewed on Feb. 23, 2011 by Julie Waters

I have made this twice already. Once at Christmas and for the super bowl. I served it with bread, green apples and carrots!

Reviewed on Oct. 02, 2010 by lurky27

Yummy! Worked great in our fondue pot.

~ Theresa

Reviewed on Jan. 01, 2010 by molls9702

Add some fresh ground pepper and I had a recipe from our favorite fondue place!

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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