Easy Three-Cheese Fondue

By cserumga

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp margarine
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 Tbsp all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup reduced-fat milk
• 2 cups (8 oz) shredded mild or sharp Cheddar cheese
• 1 package (3 oz) cream cheese, cut into cubes
• 1/2 cup (2 oz) crumbled blue cheese
• 1/8 tsp ground red pepper
• 4 to 6 drops pepper sauce
• Assorted fresh vegetables or breadsticks for dipping

Preparation

Step 1

Combine all ingredients except fresh vegetables in slow cooker. Cover and cook on low 2 to 2 1/2 hours, stirring once ot twice, until cheese is melted and smooth. Increase heat to high and cook 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until heated through. Serve with fresh vegeatbles or breadsticks.

Lighten up: to reduce the total fat, replace Cheddar cheese and cream cheese with reduced-fat Cheddar and cream cheeses.