
CHEDDAR CHEESE FONDUE
🧀 Classic Cheddar Cheese Fondue
Ingredients
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2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
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1 cup mild cheddar or Colby Jack (for smoother melt)
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
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1 cup milk (whole milk preferred)
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1 tablespoon butter
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1 clove garlic, minced (or rub the pot with a halved clove)
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½ teaspoon dry mustard
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¼ teaspoon paprika
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Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
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Salt & pepper to taste
Optional add-ins:
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1–2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
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A splash of beer instead of some milk (for pub-style flavor)
Instructions
1. Prep the Cheese
Toss the shredded cheese with 1 tablespoon cornstarch to prevent clumping.
2. Build the Base
In a saucepan or fondue pot:
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Melt the butter over medium-low heat.
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Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Pour in the milk and warm until just starting to steam (don’t boil).
3. Melt the Cheese
Reduce heat to low.
Add the cheese slowly, a handful at a time, stirring gently in a figure-8 motion until fully melted and smooth.
4. Season
Stir in:
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Dry mustard
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Paprika
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Cayenne
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Salt & black pepper
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(Optional) Worcestershire sauce
Taste and adjust seasoning.
Serving Ideas
Dip with:
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Cubed baguette or pretzel bread
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Apple slices
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Soft vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, carrots)
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Sausage slices
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Roasted potatoes
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Crackers or tortilla chips
Fondue Tips
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Keep heat low to prevent grainy cheese.
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If too thick → add a splash of warm milk.
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If too thin → mix ½ tsp cornstarch with a little milk and whisk in.
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Stir gently — vigorous whisking can break it.
- 1/4 c. butter
- 1/4 c. flour
- 2 c. milk
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- Dash pepper
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/4 c. sliced green onion
- 2 1/2 c. Wisconsin sharp Cheddar cheese
Shred the cheese and set aside.
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