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    Home » Appetizer » Cheese Fondue with Beer

    Published: Jul 14, 2015 · Modified: Jun 18, 2020 by Lisa Johnson

    Cheese Fondue with Beer

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    Cheese Fondue with Beer - served with vegetables, bread, and a few surprises | cookingwithcurls.com

    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!

    Cheese Fondue with Beer - served with vegetables, bread, and a few surprises | cookingwithcurls.com

    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. 🙂

    Cheese Fondue with Beer lager cookingwithcurls.com

    How to make Cheese Fondue with Beer:

    Grate your cheese and toss with the cornstarch to thoroughly coat the cheese.....

    Cheese Fondue cornstarch cookingwithcurls.com

    Next I tossed the cheeses, beer, Dijon mustard, and pressed garlic into a medium saucepan.....

    Cheese Fondue melt cookingwithcurls.com

    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.....

    Cheese Fondue with Beer dipped cauliflower | cookingwithcurls.com

    I served my fondue with steamed broccoli and cauliflower, and Sauteed Zucchini and Carrots.....

    Cheese Fondue with Beer served with grilled and steamed vegetables cookingwithcurls.com

    I was going for variety!! I also served fresh cherry tomatoes and button mushrooms {yes, that is chunks of bacon in the corner}.....

    Cheese Fondue with Beer served with fresh vegetables cookingwithcurls.com

    Then I chopped up a baguette and pretzel roll, so I create cheese fondue dipped bacon cheeseburgers.....

    Cheese Fondue Bacon Cheeseburger baby!! cookingwithcurls.com

    Oh ya baby, I grilled up a filet and sliced it thin.....

    Cheese Fondue with Beer served with seared filet cookingwithcurls.com

    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.....

    Cheese Fondue with Beer dipped broccoli cookingwithcurls.com

    dipped into this gooey, cheesy fondue pot of gold.....

    Cheese Fondue with Beer| cookingwithcurls.com

    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 - served with vegetables, bread, and a few surprises | cookingwithcurls.com

    Cheese Fondue with Beer

    This Cheese Fondue with Beer is served with vegetables, bread, and a few surprises! 
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    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: cheese, fondue, appetizer, beer, recipe
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes
    Servings: 8 Servings
    Calories: 239kcal
    Author: Lisa Johnson

    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
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    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

    The nutrition facts are for the Cheese Fondue only.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 239kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 238mg | Potassium: 57mg | Vitamin A: 525IU | Calcium: 429mg | Iron: 0.3mg

     

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    1. Carlee @cookingwithcarlee says

      July 17, 2015 at 9:53 pm

      Moving is stressful, have as much fondue as you need! This looks wonderful.

      Reply
    2. laura says

      July 22, 2015 at 12:33 am

      This looks so good. I love fondue and with the beer added, YUM! thanks for sharing.

      Reply
      • Lisa Johnson says

        July 24, 2015 at 12:11 am

        Thanks so much Laura! 🙂

        Reply
    3. Meaghan | Cook. Craft. Love. says

      July 23, 2015 at 8:09 pm

      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?

      Reply
      • Lisa Johnson says

        July 24, 2015 at 12:04 am

        Yes, it would Meaghan. I have used white wine in the past and it's just as delicious. 🙂

        Reply
    4. Amanda | The Chunky Chef says

      July 23, 2015 at 8:12 pm

      I can only imagine how insanely good that fondue would be... can't wait to try it out with some pretzels!

      Reply
    5. Amy @ Ms. Toody Goo Shoes says

      July 23, 2015 at 9:39 pm

      Of course it hit the spot -it's cheese! And it looks scrumptious!

      Reply
    6. Joanne/WineLady Cooks says

      July 24, 2015 at 12:48 pm

      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

      Reply
    7. Chloe Crabtree says

      July 24, 2015 at 4:51 pm

      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.

      Reply
    8. Susan says

      July 26, 2015 at 9:56 am

      I'm always looking for a good cheese fondue recipe. I'm so glad I found you! Can't wait to try it!

      Reply

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