Cheddar Fondue

By HeatherS

Cheddar fondue is a perfect appetizer or snack served with bread cubes, ham, sausage or even broccoli. Give it a little sweetness by trying apple or pear pieces dipped in the melted cheese.

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, optional
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 11/2 cups milk
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• Bread cubes, ham cubes, bite-size sausage and/or broccoli florets

Details

Servings 3
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 25mins

Preparation

Step 1

In a saucepan, melt butter; stir in flour, salt if desired, pepper, mustard and Worcestershire sauce until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat. Add the cheese; cook and stir until melted.

Transfer to a slow cooker; cover and keep warm on low. Serve with bread, ham, sausage and/or broccoli.

YIELD: 2 1/2 CUPS.