Cheddar And Hard Cider Fondue Food

CHEDDAR AND HARD CIDER FONDUE

Steps:

• Heat cider, broth, Worcestershire, and garlic in a medium pot over medium heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
• Toss the cheeses together in a medium bowl. Sift the corn starch over the cheese, and toss to coat lightly.
• 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. Stir in cayenne, salt and Bourbon, if using.
• Transfer to a fondue pot or double boiler and serve with desired dippers.

CRABMEAT FONDUE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a small 6 by 9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
• Combine the panko, cheese, and parsley in a small bowl.
• Whisk the cream cheese in a large bowl until completely smooth. Stir in the mayonnaise, milk, shallot, chives, lemon juice, Worcestershire, mustard, salt, and hot sauce. Gently fold in the crabmeat until just blended. Spoon the mixture into the baking dish and sprinkle with the panko mixture. Bake on the top rack until the topping is browned and the filling is hot and bubbly, 35 minutes. Serve with celery or other crudites.

CHEESE FONDUE

Steps:

• Toss the cheeses with the flour in a bowl. Rub the inside of a saucepan with the cut sides of the garlic; discard the garlic.
• Whisk the wine, lemon juice and mustard in the saucepan and bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Add half of the cheese mixture and stir with a wooden spoon until melted. Add the remaining cheese mixture and stir until smooth; add the nutmeg.
• Continue to cook, stirring, 2 more minutes. Transfer to a fondue pot or slow cooker to keep warm. Serve with your choice of dippers.
• Try these unlikely dippers:
• Iceberg lettuce
• Dried figs
• Pasta
• Avocado
• Pearl onions (blanched)
• Mini hot dogs
• Candied walnuts
• Gherkins
• Pineapple
• Popcorn
• Bacon
• Shredded wheat
• Mini bagels
• Butternut squash (roasted)
• Celery
• Corn on the cob
• Croissants
• Grapes
• Beef jerky

CIDER CHEESE FONDUE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring cider to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Toss the cheeses with cornstarch and pepper; stir into cider. Cook and stir until cheese is melted, 3-4 minutes. , Transfer to a small fondue pot or 1-1/2-qt. slow cooker; keep warm. Serve with bread cubes and sliced apples and green peppers.