Cheddar and Hard Cider Fondue Recipe

Name: Cheddar and Hard Cider Fondue
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (12-ounce) bottle hard cider; 3/4 cup chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 clove garlic, finely chopped; 1/2 pound Gruyere, grated; 1/2 pound sharp Vermont or New York yellow cheddar; 3 tablespoons corn starch; 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; Salt; 1 tablespoon Bourbon, whiskey or apple jack, optional; Cooked chicken and apple sausages, chorizo, or mini hot dogs; sliced baguette or black bread, radishes, roasted shallots, roasted mushrooms or small fingerlings or baby potatoes, pears, apples, or …

Servings: persons

1 (12-ounce) bottle hard cider
3/4 cup chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1/2 pound Gruyere, grated
1/2 pound sharp Vermont or New York yellow cheddar
3 tablespoons corn starch
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Salt
1 tablespoon Bourbon, whiskey or apple jack, optional
Cooked chicken and apple sausages, chorizo, or mini hot dogs; sliced baguette or black bread, radishes, roasted shallots, roasted mushrooms or small fingerlings or baby potatoes, pears, apples, or pretzels.

1
Heat cider, broth, Worcestershire, and garlic in a medium pot over medium heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
2
Toss the cheeses together in a medium bowl.
3
Sift the corn starch over the cheese, and toss to coat lightly.
4
Using a wooden spoon, sprinkle some cheese mixture into the warm liquid and continue to stir in small amounts of cheese until it is all incorporated and the fondue is smooth and melted, about 15 minutes.
5
Stir in cayenne, salt and Bourbon, if using.
6
Transfer to a fondue pot or double boiler and serve with desired dippers.
7
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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (12-ounce) bottle hard cider, 3/4 cup chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned, 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, 1 clove garlic, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Cheddar and Hard Cider Fondue falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cheddar and Hard Cider Fondue

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