Microbrew and Blue Cheese Cheddar Fondue
The Microbrew and Blue Cheese Cheddar Fondue is a crowd-pleasing appetizer that brings together the bold and delicious flavors of beer, blue cheese, and cheddar. It's a perfect choice for any special gatherings, parties, or cozy nights in. Enjoy the creamy and cheesy goodness with this delicious fondue recipe. As fondue is making a comeback, this recipe gets extra appeal from the addition of craft brew. Serve it with an assortment of deliciously dippable items such as crusty bread cubes, blanched vegetables, wings apple slices, or a variety pretzels.
Ingredients
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Chef-mate® Basic Cheddar Cheese Sauce -- 2 1/2 cups
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Beer, local/craft brown ale -- 4 Tbsp
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Blue cheese, crumbled -- 4 Tbsp
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Parsley, chopped -- 2 Tbsp
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Celery, sticks -- 1 qt
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Carrot, sticks -- 1 qt
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Cherry tomatoes -- 1 1/4 pt
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Cauliflower florets, blanched -- 1 1/2 qt
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Chicken wings, prepared -- 2 1/2 lb
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Seasoned potato wedges, prepared -- 2 lb
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Soft pretzels, prepared -- 5 ea
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Salt and pepper -- to taste
Preparation
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1In a pot over medium heat, combine cheese sauce and beer. Heat, stirring frequently.
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2In a stainless steel bowl, whisk together heated cheese sauce plus blue cheese.
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3Add blue cheese mixture to the pot and heat, stirring well.
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4Garnish sauce with parsley and serve warm with fresh vegetables, chicken wings, potato wedges, and pretzels.
Serving Suggestions/Variations
Experiment with other beer styles for a wide range of flavors, adjusting the beer ratio to taste<BR>
Substitute different vegetables, proteins, and more, such as broccoli and asparagus, sliced sausages, and tortilla chips
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