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I am in the middle of packing, trying to find a house to live in 3,000 miles away, and all I think about today was cheese! Maybe it's because today is my friend Claire's birthday and she is a cheese addict? Maybe it's because I am totally stressed out and Cheese Fondue with Beer is the least logical thing to eat when you are lactose intolerant!
Whatever the reason may be, this Cheese Fondue with Beer really hit the spot! LOL
I started with my lactose-free cheddar cheese, but then felt the need to add Swiss cheese....because fondue is supposed to have Swiss cheese, right? Well mine does, but feel free to use Gruyere, Fontina, or whatever cheese tickles your fancy. 😉
This time around I decided to use a light beer, a Lager actually, rather than wine and it was just as delicious! Feel free to substitute white wine for the beer if you prefer. 🙂
How to make Cheese Fondue with Beer:
Grate your cheese and toss with the cornstarch to thoroughly coat the cheese.....
Next I tossed the cheeses, beer, Dijon mustard, and pressed garlic into a medium saucepan.....
Heat your mixture over MEDIUM LOW heat, stirring constantly until melted and combined. At one point I was starting to think that it would never combine into a smooth, delicious gooey cheese concoction but then it magically melted.....
I served my fondue with steamed broccoli and cauliflower, and Sauteed Zucchini and Carrots.....
I was going for variety!! I also served fresh cherry tomatoes and button mushrooms {yes, that is chunks of bacon in the corner}.....
Then I chopped up a baguette and pretzel roll, so I create cheese fondue dipped bacon cheeseburgers.....
Oh ya baby, I grilled up a filet and sliced it thin.....
then stacked a slice of beef, a chunk of bacon, and a chunk of pretzel roll and dunked it into the yummy fondue.....heaven!! And of course more veggies.....
dipped into this gooey, cheesy fondue pot of gold.....
that makes a big 'ol mess if you're not careful. 😉
More delicious Cheese recipes:
- Instant Pot Macaroni and Cheese - as close to lactose-free as possible
- Beer Brats and Cheese Chowder
- Instant Pot Cheddar Ale Soup
- Chipotle Bacon Macaroni and Cheese
- Maybe a Dark Chocolate Cabernet Fondue for dessert on your next date night?
Enjoy!!
Cheese Fondue with Beer
Ingredients
Cheese Fondue
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese (grated)
- 8 ounces Swiss cheese (grated)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 cup lager beer (or wine)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 large clove garlic (pressed or finely minced)
- 1/16 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Things to dip into the fondue
- grilled zucchini and carrots
- steamed broccoli and cauliflower
- bread chunks
- fresh tomatoes and mushrooms
- sliced filet or sirloin, cooked medium-rare
- chunks of bacon
Instructions
- Thoroughly mix grated cheese with cornstarch.
- Place cheeses, beer, mustard, garlic in a medium saucepan and heat over medium-low heat, stirring constantly until melted.
- Stir in cayenne and pour into fondue pot with a heat source. (sterno/gas or electric)
- Serve immediately with bread or pretzel chunks, fresh, steamed, or grilled vegetables, grilled beef, and bacon chunks if desired.
Notes
Nutrition
Carlee @cookingwithcarlee says
Moving is stressful, have as much fondue as you need! This looks wonderful.
laura says
This looks so good. I love fondue and with the beer added, YUM! thanks for sharing.
Lisa Johnson says
Thanks so much Laura! 🙂
Meaghan | Cook. Craft. Love. says
I have been dying to find a good fondue recipe but I'm not a beer drinker. Do you think this would taste just as good with white wine?
Lisa Johnson says
Yes, it would Meaghan. I have used white wine in the past and it's just as delicious. 🙂
Amanda | The Chunky Chef says
I can only imagine how insanely good that fondue would be... can't wait to try it out with some pretzels!
Amy @ Ms. Toody Goo Shoes says
Of course it hit the spot -it's cheese! And it looks scrumptious!
Joanne/WineLady Cooks says
Oh Lisa, this sounds so delicious. I must confess I have never made fondue at home, but after reading your post and your delicious recipe it's now on my "must make" list for sure. Thanks so much for sharing with Foodie Friends Friday party this weekend. Pinning and sharing.
We look forward to seeing you again soon with another delicious recipe.
Joanne
Chloe Crabtree says
I have had beer cheese soup before, but never thought about it as a fondue. This sounds perfectly amazing! I am pinning this to my party foods board and would be so honored if you would come by and share it at my link party on Sunday, Celebrate it Sunday.
Susan says
I'm always looking for a good cheese fondue recipe. I'm so glad I found you! Can't wait to try it!