Hearty White Cheddar Fondue Platter
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- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 package (4 ounce) Crunchmaster® Aged White Cheddar Multi-Grain Crackers
- 1 clove garlic, halved
- 1 cup button mushrooms
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 2 apples, cored and sliced
- 1/2 bulb of fennel, sliced
- 8 ounce white cheddar cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup light beer
- 2 tablespoon chicken or vegetable stock
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 cup baby dill pickles
- 1 cup pretzel sticks
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 pinch nutmeg
Instructions
- 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.