Cheesy Beer Fondue

Recipe courtesy Sandra Lee

Show: Semi-Homemade Cooking with Sandra LeeEpisode: Beer Bash

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (50)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(50)

Cook Time:
50 min
Level:
Intermediate
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 20 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 50 min
Total:: 1 hr 10 min

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Ingredients

4 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 (12-ounce) bottle lager beer
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 cups shredded Cheddar
Cracked Wheat Beer Bread, recipe follows

Directions

Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 to 2 minutes while stirring constantly to make a roux. Add beer and bring to slow boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally until mixture thickens to the consistency of heavy cream. Add Worcestershire, mustard and cayenne, stirring thoroughly. Add cheese 1 cup at a time, melting cheese after each addition. Stir fondue until it is smooth. Turn into fondue pot and serve with cubed Cracked Wheat Beer Bread.

Cracked Wheat Beer Bread:

1 (1-pound) box quick-mix cracked wheat-style bread mix

1 (12-ounce) bottle beer

2 tablespoons melted butter

2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves

Nonstick baking spray

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.

Follow ingredients on bread mix package substituting beer for the water. Stir chopped thyme into the melted butter, then stir into the bread batter. Pour batter into a loaf pan coated with baking spray. Bake until browned on top and tester inserted in the center comes out clean, about 50 minutes. Allow to cool for 10 minutes, then cube for fondue.

Yield: 1 loaf

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recipe Cheesy Beer Fondue
Margaret North Branford, CT 10-08-2009
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Fantastic and SIMPLE!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I make this recipe all the time for Girls' Night! We love it - especially with Granny Smith apples! It is so easy and... delicious - I'd reccomend it to anyone to try!Read more
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Jennifer Charlotte, NC 02-13-2009
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Just like The Melting Pot
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have made this fondue numerous times and just love it. I used 2% cheese the last time and it was just as wonderful. My... friends always ask for the recipe. To my surprise, the Melting Pot resturant added what tastes like the same fondue during their last menu. Read more
recipe Cheesy Beer Fondue
Kelly Houston, TX 01-10-2009
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love making this!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made with Sam Adams and used regular french bread and didn't make the bread in the recipe. My husband and I loved this. ... Ours was thick and we loved the flavor. I can see how someone may not like the flavor, but the recipe itself is great!!! We will make this again especially at the holidays!Read more
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Anonymous 08-28-2008
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it works and super simple--huge success!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I tried the recipe tonight and it works. My friend and I enjoyed our fondue very much. Before I try this recipe,I was so... worried. You can see so many different reivews here and rated it from 1 star to 5 stars. I followed the directions and used Bud Light lime beer that I only have.It turned out great and tasted great too. If you want to try this recipe,go ahead and don't forget to use whisk. Use your whisk all the time.Read more
recipe Cheesy Beer Fondue
Ellen Bryn Mawr, PA 01-22-2008
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great, easy recipe
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have made this recipe several times now, and I always get rave reviews from friends and relatives. I love cheddar fondue,... and the beer adds great depth to the flavor. I just use cubed French bread instead of the following bread recipe. It's quick, tasty, and a huge hit!Read more
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Anonymous 01-12-2008
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Yummy and EASY
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I had made this for my friends and they have all asked for the recipe! It is super easy and very delicious. I like to use... sausage and steamed veggies for dippers. I like to use potatoes, broccoli and asparagus.Read more