Cooking for One

Small Batch Cheese Fondue

Melt a small batch cheese fondue with cheddar, Red Leicester, and beer in one pot. Dip bread, fruit, or vegetables for a cozy treat.

Small Batch Cheese Fondue

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A cozy two-cheese fondue with beer and garlic, sized for a small gathering or a treat for one. Dip bread, fruit, or vegetables.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time18 minutes
CourseAppetizer
CuisineAmerican
Servings1 batch
Calories997

Ingredients
  

  • 4 oz grated Red Leicester cheese
  • 4 oz grated sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 Tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp dry mustard powder
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 3 oz beer
  • Bread fruit or vegetables, optional for dipping

Equipment

  • saucepan
  • whisk

Directions
 

  1. Cut the garlic clove in half and rub the cut side all over the inside of your cooking pot.
  2. Toss both cheeses with the flour and dry mustard.
  3. Warm the beer in the pot over medium-low heat. Do not let it come to a rolling boil.
  4. Add the cheese a little at a time, stirring until each bit melts before adding more.
  5. Keep stirring for 2 to 3 minutes more, until smooth.
  6. Keep the fondue gently warm while you dip.

Nutrition

Serving: 325g | Calories: 997kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 54g | Fat: 77g | Saturated Fat: 43g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 225mg | Sodium: 1485mg | Potassium: 235mg | Fiber: 0.6g | Sugar: 1.3g | Vitamin A: 2818IU | Vitamin C: 1.1mg | Calcium: 1627mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for the whole recipe (1 batch); grated Red Leicester cheese counted as cheddar, dry mustard powder counted as ground mustard seed. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.