Hearty White Cheddar Fondue Platter
Crackers
- 1 pkg (4 oz) Crunchmaster® Aged White Cheddar
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Produce
- 1 clove garlic, halved
- 1 cup button mushrooms
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 2 apples, cored and sliced
- 1/2 bulb of fennel, sliced
Dairy
- 8 oz white Cheddar cheese, grated
Pantry
- 1/2 cup light beer
- 2 tbsp chicken or vegetable stock
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 cup baby dill pickles
- 1 cup pretzel sticks
Baking & Spices
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- Pinch nutmeg
Directions
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Serves: 4 to 6
Rub inside of fondue pot or enameled cast iron pot with garlic clove; discard.
Add beer and stock to pot; bring to simmer over medium heat.
In bowl, toss grated cheese with cornstarch. Whisk cheese into simmering liquid, 1/4 cup at a time, cooking for 3 to 5 minutes or just until cheese is melted and mixture is thickened. Stir in pepper and nutmeg; keep warm.
On large platter, arrange crackers, mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, apples, fennel, pickles and pretzels. Serve with fondue for dipping.
Tip: Substitute white wine or stock for beer, if preferred.
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