Best 9 German Cheese Beer Fondue Recipes

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Indulge in the rich and flavorful world of German cheese beer fondue, a culinary delight that tantalizes taste buds and brings people together. This classic dish, originating from the heart of Germany, combines the smoothness of melted cheese, the malty notes of beer, and a blend of aromatic spices, creating a luscious fondue that is perfect for dipping crusty bread, vegetables, and other accompaniments. With its warm and inviting aroma, German cheese beer fondue is not just a meal; it's an experience that promises to elevate any gathering, whether it's a cozy dinner party, a special occasion, or simply a night in with loved ones.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

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

GERMAN CHEESE & BEER FONDUE



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Make and share this German Cheese & Beer Fondue recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     Pork

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 slices center-cut bacon, chopped
6 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
5 ounces smoked gruyere cheese, shredded
5 ounces smoked swiss cheese, shredded
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, rounded
1 1/2 cups german lager beer
1 1/2 cups german lager beer
2 tablespoons sharp hot mustard
2 -3 drops hot sauce
2 -3 drops Worcestershire sauce
1 knockwurst (cubed or thickly sliced browned wursts, knock, brat or brot)
1 head cauliflower, separated into florets
gherkin, drained
pickled onion, available on vegetable aisle
1 small pumpernickel bread or 1 small sourdough bread, cubed

Steps:

  • Heat a small skillet over medium heat with 1 turn of the pan of vegetable oil. Once hot, add the chopped bacon and cook, stirring every now and then until crispy.
  • Remove from the skillet, drain on a paper towel-lined plate and reserve.
  • Bring 1 inch water to boil in a large skillet and add wursts or mini franks of choice.
  • Boil 5 minutes, drain and brown in 1 tablespoon butter to crisp casings.
  • Bring a second pan with a couple inches of water to a boil and blanch the cauliflower a minute or so and drain.
  • Combine cheeses in a bowl with the flour.
  • Add beer to a small pot and bring up to a bubble over medium heat.
  • Reduce the heat to a simmer and add the cheese in batches.
  • Stir in a figure-eight pattern with wooden spoon.
  • When all the cheese has been incorporated fully, stir in the mustard, hot sauce and Worcestershire sauce.
  • Transfer fondue to warm fondue pot and sprinkle the top with the reserved bacon.
  • To serve, arrange the wursts, cauliflower, pickles, onions, cubed bread and smoked almonds around the fondue pot and dig in!

GERMAN CHEDDAR AND BEER FONDUE



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 22m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 sack, 10 ounces, 2 1/2 cups, shredded sharp Cheddar, available on dairy aisle
1/4 to 1/3 pound, 4 to 6 ounces, Gruyere, shredded
1 rounded tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup German lager beer
2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard
A few drops hot sauce
A few drops Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 pounds cubed or thick sliced and browned wursts: knock, brat or brot,
1 package mini party franks (recommended: Boars Head)
1 head cauliflower, separated into florets
1 small jar mini Gherkin pickles, drained
1 small jar pickled onions, available on vegetable aisle
1 small, round loaf rye, pumpernickel or sour dough bread, cubed

Steps:

  • Combine cheeses in a bowl with flour. Add beer to a small pot and bring up to a bubble over medium heat. Reduce the heat to simmer and add cheese in handfuls. Stir constantly, melting the cheese in batches. Stir in a figure-eight pattern with wooden spoon. When the cheese has been incorporated fully, stir in the mustard, hot sauce and Worcestershire sauce. Transfer fondue to warm fondue pot.
  • In a large skillet, bring 2-inches of water to a boil and blanch the cauliflower for 2 to 3 minutes, drain and arrange around the fondue pot.
  • In the same pan, bring the cooking water back to a boil and add the mini franks and sliced wursts. Cook, uncovered until all the liquid has evaporated. Add 1 tablespoon butter to the pan to crisp the casings. Pile wursts and dogs near fondue. Complete the dipping selections with dishes of pickles, onions and cubed bread.

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

GERMAN CHEDDAR AND BEER FONDUE



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Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

10 ounces (2 1/2 cups) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (on the dairy aisle)
4 to 6 ounces Gruyère cheese, shredded (1 to 1 1/2 cups)
1 rounded tablespoon flour
1 cup German lager
2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard
A few drops of hot sauce, such as Tabasco
A few drops of Worcestershire sauce
Cubed or thick-sliced and browned wursts: knack or brat
Mini party franks, such as Boar's Head brand
Blanched cauliflower and broccoli florets

Steps:

  • In a bowl combine the cheeses with the flour. Add the beer to a small pot and bring up to a bubble over medium heat. Reduce the heat to simmer and add the cheese mixture in handfuls. Stir constantly in a figure-eight pattern with a wooden spoon, melting the cheese in batches. When the cheese has been incorporated fully, stir in the mustard, hot sauce, and Worcestershire sauce. Transfer the fondue to a fondue pot and serve.

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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Soft pretzels, sliced German sausages, pickled garden vegetables, and roasted Brussels sprouts can all be dipped in this oozy cheese sauce for one amusing wintertime party. Swiss Alpine-style cheeses are the best choice for fondue, given their earthy, robust flavor and excellent melting quality. Substitute any easy-melting cheese for the Gruyère found in this recipe. Raclette, Emmentaler, Cheddar, Fontina, and Gouda are all delicious choices, and can be blended for a more complex flavor.

Provided by Andrea Slonecker

Categories     Condiment/Spread     Beer     Cheese     Dairy     Mustard     Appetizer     Dessert     Party     snack     snack week     Sugar Conscious     Vegetarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup/240 ml pilsner-style beer
1 lb/455 g Gruyère cheese, shredded
1 tbsp cornstarch
2 tsp Sweet Bavarian Mustard or store-bought Dijon mustard
Dash of Worcestershire sauce
Pinch of paprika
Fine sea salt, such as fleur de sel or sel gris

Steps:

  • Bring the beer to a boil over medium-high heat in a fondue pot or a medium heavy saucepan. Reduce the heat to medium-low so the beer is gently simmering.
  • Toss the Gruyère with the cornstarch in a medium bowl. Add the cheese mixture to the beer one large handful at a time, stirring the cheese in a figure-eight pattern until completely melted before adding more. Stir in the mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and paprika, and season with salt. Serve immediately. The fondue can be refrigerated, covered, for up to 2 days and then rewarmed over medium-low heat, stirring in a figure-eight pattern, until the cheese is melted and hot.

GERMAN BEER CHEESE SPREAD



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We love recipes inspired by our German heritage. This tangy spread is fantastic served alongside everything, including pretzels and pumpernickel or crackers and sausage. Choose your favorite beer-the flavor really comes through. -Angela Spengler, Tampa, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 2-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound sharp cheddar cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1-1/2 teaspoons prepared mustard
1 small garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2/3 cup German beer or nonalcoholic beer
Assorted crackers or vegetables

Steps:

  • Place cheese in a food processor; pulse until finely chopped, about 1 minute. Add Worcestershire sauce, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper. Gradually add beer while continuing to process until mixture is smooth and spreadable, about 1-1/2 minutes., Transfer to a serving bowl or gift jars. Refrigerate, covered, up to 1 week. Serve with crackers or vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 187mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 6g protein.

RHEINLANDER RESTAURANT CHEESE FONDUE



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The Rheinlander is a wonderful German restaurant in Portland, Oregon. Their fondue brings customers back again and again.

Provided by Juliesmom

Categories     Spreads

Time 25m

Yield 1 batch

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 cups processed swiss American cheese, grated
2 cups water
1 cup sauterne or 1 cup chablis
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 teaspoon msg (optional)
1 dash white pepper
1 dash nutmeg
1/2 loaf rye bread
1/2 loaf French bread

Steps:

  • Grate the cheese.
  • Bring water in the bottom of a double boiler to a boil.
  • In the top pan of the double boiler bring the 2 cups water, wine, butter, and seasonings to a boil, then add the cheese and set pan on the top of the double boiler over the boiling water.
  • Stir thoroughly with a wooden spoon until the cheese melts into a smooth, heavy sauce (if the fondue seems too thick, add additional wine; if it is too thin add additional grated cheese).
  • Cut the bread into 2-inch squares and brown them lightly in the oven.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1230.8, Fat 24.7, SaturatedFat 10, Cholesterol 30.5, Sodium 2740.4, Carbohydrate 212.6, Fiber 18.3, Sugar 8.7, Protein 36.9

Tips:

  • Use a variety of cheeses to create a more complex flavor. A good combination is a blend of hard and soft cheeses, such as Gruyère, Emmental, and Brie.
  • Grate the cheese finely so that it melts smoothly. You can use a food processor or a box grater.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed pot to prevent the fondue from burning.
  • Cook the fondue over low heat, stirring constantly. This will help to prevent the cheese from curdling.
  • Add a little cornstarch or flour to the fondue to help it thicken.
  • Season the fondue to taste with salt, pepper, and other spices.
  • Serve the fondue with a variety of dipping items, such as bread, vegetables, and fruit.
  • Keep the fondue warm over a fondue burner or in a slow cooker.

Conclusion:

German cheese beer fondue is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. It is perfect for parties or gatherings. With a few simple tips, you can make sure that your fondue is perfect every time. So next time you are looking for a fun and festive dish to serve, give German cheese beer fondue a try.

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