Spicy Beer and Cheddar Fondue

By carvalhohm

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 (8-ounce) block sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 (8-ounce) block Monterey Jack cheese with peppers, shredded
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 3/4 cup beer (see Note)
• Cubed French bread and/or sliced pears

Preparation

Step 1

Heat milk in a medium saucepan over medium heat 1 to 2 minutes or just until it begins to simmer, stirring occasionally.

Meanwhile, toss together cheeses and next 4 ingredients in a small bowl.

Add cheese mixture a handful at a time to hot milk, stirring until fondue is smooth and beginning to bubble.

Pour fondue into a 3-quart oval slow cooker; stir in beer. Cover and cook on LOW setting 1 hour. Serve with cubed bread and/or sliced pears.

Notes:
Serve fondue within 2 hours. And, for an alcohol-free version, substitute nonalcoholic beer for regular beer. Your fondue will taste just as great.