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Simple Melting Pot Cheese Fondue Recipe

This Melting Pot Cheese Fondue recipe delivers a smooth, creamy blend of cheddar and Swiss cheese melted with beer, garlic, and seasonings for a restaurant-quality fondue experience at home.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Swiss-American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup beer
  • 2 teaspoons chopped garlic
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 6 ounces medium-sharp cheddar cheese grated
  • 2 ounces Emmentaler Swiss cheese grated
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Method
 

  1. Toss grated cheeses with cornstarch until evenly coated.
  2. Heat beer, garlic, dry mustard, and Worcestershire sauce in a fondue pot over medium heat.
  3. When mixture begins to simmer, reduce heat and add one-third of the cheese, whisking until smooth.
  4. Gradually add remaining cheese while whisking continuously.
  5. Reduce heat to low and stir until fondue is smooth and creamy.
  6. Serve immediately with your favorite dippers.

Notes

Keep heat on low and stir gently to prevent the cheese from separating.