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

Time 15m

Yield about 3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

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.