Cheddar Cheese Fondue with a Twist

Cheddar Cheese Fondue with a Twist 

This isn’t just melted Cheddar. A touch of miso, apple cider, and smoked paprika create umami depth, gentle acidity, and a whisper of smoke—transforming a pub classic into a gourmet centerpiece.

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🛒 Ingredients

• 12 oz (340 g) sharp Cheddar cheese, freshly grated

• 1 tbsp cornstarch

• ¾ cup dry hard apple cider (or dry white wine)

• ¼ cup whole milk

• 1 clove garlic, halved

• 1 tsp white or yellow miso paste

• 1 tsp Dijon mustard

• ½ tsp smoked paprika

• ¼ tsp ground white pepper

• Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)

• Salt, to taste

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare the pot
   Rub the inside of a heavy saucepan with the cut garlic clove. Discard garlic.

2. Heat the liquids
   Add apple cider and milk. Warm over medium heat until steaming—do not boil.

3. Coat the cheese
   Toss grated Cheddar with cornstarch until evenly coated.

4. Melt gently
   Lower heat. Add cheese gradually, stirring constantly in a figure-eight motion until smooth.

5. Add the twist
   Whisk in miso paste, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, white pepper, and cayenne.

6. Taste & adjust
   Add salt only if needed (miso adds salinity).

7. Serve immediately
   Transfer to a fondue pot or keep warm over very low heat.

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🥖 Unexpected (and Perfect) Dippers

• Crisp apple slices or pears

• Soft pretzels or pretzel rolls

• Roasted sweet potatoes

• Blanched green beans

• Thick-cut bacon or pork belly bites

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🔥 Pro-Level Tips

• Miso is the secret weapon—adds savoriness without tasting “Asian”

• Use aged Cheddar (12–18 months) for maximum depth

• If fondue tightens, loosen with warm cider 1 tbsp at a time

• Keep heat low to avoid grainy texture

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🧠 Flavor Twist Variations

• Truffle Cheddar: Add ½ tsp truffle oil at the end

• Caramelized Onion: Stir in 2 tbsp onion jam

• Spicy-Smoky: Add chipotle powder instead of cayenne

• Herb-Forward: Finish with fresh thyme or chives

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🧊 Make-Ahead & Storage

• Refrigerate up to 3 days

• Reheat slowly, stirring constantly

• Add milk or cider to restore creaminess

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🧾 Nutrition Snapshot (Approx.)

• Calories: ~300 per serving

• Protein: 13 g

• Fat: 23 g

• Carbs: 7 g

OTHER RECIPES

A nice cheddar cheese fondue recipe to try ! 

Ingredients 

 * 1 large clove garlic 

 * 1 cup white wine 

 * 1 teaspoon lemon juice 

 * 8 ounces Gruyere / Cheddar cheese, shredded 

 * 4 ounces Emmentaler cheese, shredded 

 * 4 ounces Jarlsberg cheese, shredded 

 * 2 ounces smoked Gouda cheese, shredded 

 * 1 tablespoon cornstarch 

 * 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 

 * 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 

 * 1 loaf French bread, cubed 

 INSTRUCTIONS 

 1. Heat a ceramic fondue pot over medium-low heat. Once the pot is warm, rub the inside of the pot with the garlic clove.

 Pour the white wine and lemon juice into the pot. 

Mince the remainder of the garlic clove and add it to the pot. 

Stir in the Gruyere cheese, Emmentaler cheese, Jarlsberg cheese, and smoked Gouda cheese, a handful at a time, stirring constantly until all the cheeses are melted and the sauce is smooth. 

 2. Whisk together the cornstarch, nutmeg, and balsamic vinegar, and stir into the cheese sauce. Continue to heat while stirring, until thick and smooth. 

Keep fondue warm over low heat. 

The cheddar cheese fondue is ready to serve with French bread....great ! Enjoy Cheddar Cheese Fondue with a Twist recipes !!! 

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