Cheddar Beer Fondue

 Cheddar Beer Fondue

This Cheddar Beer Fondue delivers deep savory flavor, a silky-smooth melt, and a bold, malty backbone from beer—perfect for game nights, parties, or cozy gatherings. Using sharp Cheddar + lager or ale ensures intensity without bitterness.

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🛒 Ingredients

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

• 1 tbsp cornstarch

• 1 cup beer (lager, pale ale, or amber ale; avoid IPAs)

• 1 clove garlic, halved

• 1 tsp Dijon mustard

• ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce

• ¼ tsp smoked paprika

• ¼ tsp dry mustard powder (optional but recommended)

• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

• Salt, if needed

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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 beer
   Add beer and warm over medium heat until steaming—do not boil.

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

4. Melt the cheese
   Reduce heat to low. Add cheese gradually, stirring constantly in a slow figure-eight motion. Allow each addition to melt fully before adding more.

5. Season and balance
   Stir in Dijon mustard, Worcestershire, smoked paprika, dry mustard, and black pepper. Taste and adjust salt if needed.

6. Serve hot
   Transfer to a fondue pot or keep warm on very low heat.

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🥖 Perfect Dippers

• Soft pretzels or pretzel bites

• Crusty sourdough or rye bread

• Steamed broccoli or roasted Brussels sprouts

• Sausages (bratwurst, kielbasa)

• Roasted potatoes or potato wedges

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🔥 Pro Tips for Perfect Fondue

• Grate your own cheese—pre-shredded cheese contains anti-caking agents that cause graininess

• Avoid IPAs—too bitter when heated

• If fondue thickens, whisk in warm beer 1 tbsp at a time

• Keep heat low and steady at all times

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🧠 Flavor Variations

• Irish Pub Style: Use Irish Cheddar + stout

• Smoky Ale Fondue: Add ½ tsp liquid smoke or smoked Cheddar

• Spicy Beer Cheese: Add hot sauce or diced jalapeños

• Extra Creamy: Stir in 2 tbsp cream cheese at the end

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🧊 Make-Ahead & Reheating

• Refrigerate up to 3 days

• Reheat gently over low heat, whisking continuously

• Add a splash of warm beer or milk to loosen

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🧾 Nutrition Snapshot (Approx.)

• Calories: ~310 per serving

• Protein: 14 g

• Fat: 24 g

• Carbs: 6 g

OTHER RECIPES

Ingredients Cheddar Beer Fondue :

• 1 clove garlic
• 1 pound sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground mustard powder
• Dash cayenne pepper (or add a dash of hot sauce to the melted mixture)
• 3/4 cup beer
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

Steps to Make It Cheddar Beer Fondue :

Peel the garlic clove and cut in half. Rub the cut sides over the inside surface of the fondue pot.

In a bowl, combine the cheddar cheese, flour, mustard and ground cayenne; mix to blend thoroughly.

In fondue pot, combine the beer and Worcestershire sauce.

Set temperature at 375 F and heat until bubbling.

Gradually add the cheese mixture while stirring constantly. Cook until the cheese has melted and the mixture is smooth and lump-free, stirring constantly.

Reduce temperature to 200 F to keep warm for serving.

Serve and enjoy the Cheddar Beer Fondue !!

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