Beer and Cheddar Fondue

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   Rub the bottom and sides of a heavy metal fondue pot* with the garlic halves; discard garlic.

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   In fondue pot, combine the beer and bouillon.

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   Bring to boiling over medium-high heat.

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   In a small bowl, stir together cornstarch and the water.

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   Add cornstarch mixture in a steady stream to beer mixture while stirring with a heat-resistant rubber spatula or wooden spoon.

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   Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly.

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   Reduce heat to medium-low.

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    Gradually stir in shredded cheeses, stirring after each addition until cheese melts.

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    3.

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    Place fondue pot over fondue burner.

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    Serve immediately with desired items for dipping.

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    Spear item with a fondue fork or wooden skewer; dip into cheese mixture, swirling to coat.

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    (Fondue will thicken as it holds over the burner.)

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    4.

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    Note: If you want to use a ceramic fondue pot, prepare fondue in a medium saucepan as above through Step 2.

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    Transfer cheese mixture to ceramic pot and continue as directed in step 3.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.