cheddar cheese & bacon fondue

New York City, NY
Updated on Feb 7, 2013

Savory & thick, a natural served with seasoned croutons, Granny Smith apple wedges, celery sticks and little hamburger meatballs!

prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min
method ---
yield 4 to 6

Ingredients

  • 1 pound wisconsin cheddar cheese, grated
  • 1/2 pound extra sharp cheddar cheese, grated
  • 1/4 pound fontina cheese,grated
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted buttter
  • 2 tablespoons wondra flour
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon baby chives, finely minced
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard, smooth
  • 1/2 teaspoon annatto, powdered
  • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 slices bacon, cooked until crisp and broken into extra small bits

How To Make cheddar cheese & bacon fondue

  • Step 1
    In a saucepan, melt butter. Add wondra flour and stir until "dissolved".
  • Step 2
    Add milk and bring to a simmer, stirring constantly. Add salt, chives, garlic and onion powders, mustard and pepper[s]. Stir in annatto.
  • Step 3
    Add cheese in small batches, stirring until each is dissolved before adding the next. When complete, fold in bacon.
  • Step 4
    Place over a flame in your fondue set. Serve with seasoned croutons, apple wedges, celery sticks, little meatballs and whatever else you can think of!

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