Best 7 Cheese Fondue With Beer And Bourbon Recipes

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Cheese fondue is a classic Swiss dish that is perfect for sharing with friends and family. This fondue recipe adds beer and bourbon to the mix, giving it a unique and flavorful twist. The beer adds a malty sweetness and depth of flavor, while the bourbon adds a smoky and caramel-like flavor. The result is a fondue that is rich, creamy, and oh-so-delicious. Serve it with your favorite dippers, such as crusty bread, vegetables, or fruit, and enjoy!

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CHEESE FONDUE WITH BEER AND BOURBON



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Ah, Babybel cheese, the fancy French chef's secret weapon for fondue-it keeps the molten mixture from separating, and its unassuming flavor lets the Gruyère shine.

Provided by Ludo Lefebvre

Categories     Bon Appétit     Dip     Appetizer     Cheese     Swiss Cheese     Vegetarian     Bourbon     Garlic     Beer     White Wine     Wine

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 garlic cloves, halved lengthwise
1/2 cup Belgian beer (such as Duvel)
2 cups dry white wine, divided
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 pound Gruyère, coarsely grated
1 pound Babybel cheese, grated
2 tablespoons bourbon or brandy
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Kosher salt
4 cups (1-inch pieces) country-style bread, preferably day-old
Assorted ham and salumi, pickles, and crudités (for serving)

Steps:

  • Rub inside of a large saucepan with cut sides of garlic. Finely grate garlic into saucepan; add beer and 1 1/2 cups wine and bring to a boil over medium heat. Whisk cornstarch and remaining 1/2 cup wine in a small bowl until no lumps remain, then whisk into liquid in saucepan. Bring to a boil, whisking constantly, then reduce heat so mixture is at a very low simmer and very gradually add Gruyère and Babybel, whisking until smooth (fully incorporate each batch of cheese before adding more).
  • Whisk bourbon and baking soda in a small bowl to combine, then whisk into fondue, followed by lemon juice; season with salt. Transfer to a fondue pot and serve with bread, ham, salumi, pickles, and crudités for dipping.

BEER CHEESE FONDUE



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Unbelievable cheese fondue that will disappear in a minute! Serve with cubes of French bread.

Provided by MARNIKINS

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 ounces shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
8 ounces shredded Swiss cheese
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 clove garlic, halved
1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle beer
1 dash hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®)

Steps:

  • Combine Cheddar cheese, Swiss cheese, flour, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.
  • Rub cut side of garlic clove around bottom and sides of fondue pot.
  • Pour beer into fondue pot and slowly bring to a simmer over medium-low heat, about 5 minutes.
  • Gradually stir cheese mixture into beer, adding small amounts at a time, until cheese is melted and blended, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Stir hot pepper sauce into cheese mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332 calories, Carbohydrate 6.8 g, Cholesterol 74.5 mg, Fat 23.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 20.2 g, SaturatedFat 14.7 g, Sodium 504.7 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

BEER CHEESE FONDUE



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This thick fondue originated in my kitchen when I didn't have all of the ingredients I needed to make the recipe I initially planned to prepare. Served with bread cubes, it has since become a staple, particularly while we watch football games on television. -Chrystie Wear, Greensboro, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield about 3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 loaf (1 pound) French bread, cubed
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 cup beer or nonalcoholic beer
4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 to 4 tablespoons half-and-half cream

Steps:

  • Place bread cubes in a single layer in an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 450° for 5-7 minutes or until lightly crisp, stirring twice., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in beer. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low. Toss cheese and flour; stir into saucepan until melted. Stir in 2 tablespoons cream., Transfer to a small fondue pot or 1-1/2-qt. slow cooker. Keep warm; add additional cream if fondue thickens. Serve with toasted bread cubes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261 calories, Fat 13g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 469mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

BEER CHEESE FONDUE



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My family always wants me to make this for them! It's so perfect for the Holidays! I put this out on the table with other appetizers and let everyone dip at their own pace.

Provided by Joanne Fraser

Categories     Cheese

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 clove garlic
3/4 cup beer
8 ounces swiss cheese
4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese
1 dash hot pepper sauce
1 tablespoon flour
1 large crusty bread (Italian or French Stick - cubed)

Steps:

  • Rub inside of fondue pot with garlic.
  • Discard garlic.
  • Do at stovetop-------------------.
  • Add beer to fondue pot and heat until boiling.
  • Turn down heat.
  • Coat grated cheeses with flour and add to pot.
  • Heat slowly.
  • At the table------------------.
  • Turn on your fondue pot element.
  • Put your fondue pot into place.
  • Place one cube of bread onto the your fondue spear and dip into Cheese mixture.
  • If mixture become too thick, thin it with a little beer by pouring it directly into fondue pot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238.1, Fat 16.8, SaturatedFat 10.7, Cholesterol 54.6, Sodium 192.5, Carbohydrate 4.5, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.6, Protein 15.2

CHEDDAR-BEER FONDUE



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A great Cheddar-based fondue recipe for dipping cubed pieces of French bread, broccoli, cauliflower, baby carrots, or Granny Smith apples!

Provided by danzer19

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
¾ cup lager beer
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 ½ teaspoons mustard powder

Steps:

  • Mix Cheddar cheese and flour together in a bowl.
  • Bring beer to a light boil in a fondue pot; add garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard powder and stir. Gradually stir cheese mixture into beer mixture. Reduce heat to low; cook and stir mixture until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248.1 calories, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 59.6 mg, Fat 19 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 14.6 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Sodium 367.5 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

CHEESY BEER FONDUE



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 (12-ounce) bottle lager beer
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 cups shredded Cheddar
Cracked Wheat Beer Bread, recipe follows
1 (1-pound) box quick-mix cracked wheat-style bread mix
1 (12-ounce) bottle beer
2 tablespoons melted butter
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
Nonstick baking spray

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 to 2 minutes while stirring constantly to make a roux. Add beer and bring to slow boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally until mixture thickens to the consistency of heavy cream. Add Worcestershire, mustard and cayenne, stirring thoroughly. Add cheese 1 cup at a time, melting cheese after each addition. Stir fondue until it is smooth. Turn into fondue pot and serve with cubed Cracked Wheat Beer Bread.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Follow ingredients on bread mix package substituting beer for the water. Stir chopped thyme into the melted butter, then stir into the bread batter. Pour batter into a loaf pan coated with baking spray. Bake until browned on top and tester inserted in the center comes out clean, about 50 minutes. Allow to cool for 10 minutes, then cube for fondue. Yield: 1 loaf

BEER & CHEDDAR FONDUE



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This great-tasting beer cheese fondue is my mom's favorite, so I make it for her birthday every year. I like to serve this cheddar cheese fondue recipe with apple slices, rye bread cubes and chunks of carrots, mushrooms, celery, zucchini, squash and broccoli. -Amanda Wentz, Virginia Beach, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup beer or nonalcoholic beer
3 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
Radishes, sliced apples and breadsticks

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine cheese and flour. In a small saucepan, heat the beer, garlic, mustard and pepper over medium heat until bubbles form around sides of pan., Reduce heat to medium-low; add a handful of cheese mixture. Stir constantly, using a figure-8 motion, until almost completely melted. Continue adding cheese mixture, 1 handful at a time, allowing cheese to almost completely melt between additions. Keep warm. Serve with radishes, sliced apples and breadsticks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221 calories, Fat 16g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 341mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 12g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the right cheese. For beer fondue, choose a cheese that is flavorful and melts well, such as Gruyère, Emmental, or cheddar.
  • Use a good quality beer. The beer will contribute to the flavor of the fondue, so use a beer that you enjoy drinking.
  • Add flavorings to taste. Common flavorings for beer fondue include garlic, onion, paprika, and pepper.
  • Serve the fondue with a variety of dipping options, such as bread, vegetables, and meat.
  • Keep the fondue warm over a low flame or in a fondue pot.

Conclusion:

Beer fondue is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. With its rich, cheesy flavor and variety of dipping options, it's sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering. So next time you're looking for a fun and festive way to enjoy your favorite beer, give beer fondue a try.

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