The Melting Pot Garlic Herb Cheddar Fondue

Ingredients

• 2.75 cup shredded Cheddar Cheese (shredded and tossed with flour)
• 3 tbsp all purpose flour (tossed with cheese)
• 1 cup beer (light beer recommended)
• 4 tsp garlic (chopped)
• 6 tbsp Green Goddess Sauce (folded in at the end)
• 1 tsp The Melting Pot Garlic and Wine Seasoning (optional)
• 1 tsp freshly ground pepper

Steps

1. 1

   Toss the shredded cheddar cheese with the 3 tablespoons of all purpose flour in a bowl until evenly coated.

2. 2

   Place a metal bowl over a saucepan filled with 2 inches of water to create a double boiler effect.

3. 3

   Bring the water in the saucepan to a boil over high heat.

4. 4

   Reduce the heat to medium and pour the 1 cup of beer into the metal bowl.

5. 5

   Stir in the chopped garlic using a fork.

6. 6

   Cook the beer and garlic mixture for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.

7. 7

   Add half of the floured cheese to the bowl and cook until the cheese is completely melted, stirring constantly.

8. 8

   Add the remaining cheese a small amount at a time, stirring constantly in a circular motion after each addition until the cheese is melted and smooth.

9. 9

   Fold in the Green Goddess Sauce, Garlic and Wine Seasoning (if using), and freshly ground pepper.

10. 10

    Pour the mixture into a warm fondue pot and keep warm over low heat for serving.

Notes

The cheese is shredded and tossed with flour to aid in thickening and to improve the viscosity of the fondue. The fondue should be the consistency of warm honey when completed. Monitor the cheese carefully as it is being added; you may need slightly more or less cheese to reach the perfect consistency. Serve with green apple slices, crisp broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, pretzels, and crusty chunks of bread such as pumpernickel.

Nutrition per serving

• appetizer
• fondue
• cheese
• copycat
• party food
• vegetarian