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Small Batch Cheese Fondue

Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword beer cheese fondue, cheddar fondue, cheese fondue for one, easy fondue
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings 1 batch
A cozy two-cheese fondue with beer and garlic, sized for a small gathering or a treat for one. Dip bread, fruit, or vegetables.

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

Directions

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