Cheddar Cheese Fondue
Fondue nights are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, offering a fun and interactive dining experience perfect for gatherings with friends and family. This Cheddar Cheese Fondue recipe takes center stage, boasting a rich and creamy texture that will have everyone dipping for more.
Servings: 6 appetizer portions
Calories: 292kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- ¼ cup Butter
- ¼ cup Flour
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Dry Mustard Coleman's Dry Mustard
- ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper Ground
- ¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon White wine or lemon juice
- 2 cup Milk
- 1 cup Mild Cheddar shredded
- 1 cup Sharp Cheddar shredded
- Spices Optional: Paprika, Chili Powder, Curry, etc.
Dippers
- Meats: Cubed Ham, Steak bites, Chicken
- Vegetables: Broccoli florets, Green beans, Carrot sticks
- Fruit: Apple slices, Grapes, Jicama
- Breads: Cubes of rustic bread, crackers, pretzesl
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour and seasonings until blended and bubbling.¼ cup Butter, ¼ cup Flour, ½ teaspoon Salt, ¼ teaspoon Dry Mustard, ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
- Slowly add the milk and whisk until completely blended.2 cup Milk
- Stir in the Worcestershire sauce and a splash or white wine or lemon juice.¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon White wine
- When the sauce has thickened enough to lightly coat a spoon, add the shredded cheese in small amounts, stirring well after each addition so that it melts completely. Taste and adjust seasonings to suit.1 cup Mild Cheddar, 1 cup Sharp Cheddar, Spices
- Transfer the fondue to a fondue pot that's been prepared, or a small size Crockpot dip warmer. NOTE: You can use more or less milk to adjust this fondue to a thickness you prefer.
- Keep heated on low, and serve with dippers.
Notes
- Use high-quality cheddar cheese for the best flavor.
- Grate the cheese yourself for the smoothest consistency.
- Don't overheat the cheese or it will become grainy.
- Stir the fondue constantly while it melts to prevent burning.
- If the fondue becomes too thick, add a tablespoon of white wine or chicken broth a little at a time until it reaches the desired consistency.
- Keep the fondue warm over low heat on a fondue burner or tea light.
Nutrition
Calories: 292kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 535mg | Potassium: 164mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 746IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 371mg | Iron: 0.3mg
