SOMERSET FONDUE

Somerset Fondue image

Provided by Karens Krazy Kitchen

Time 45m

Yield 1 fondue pot, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 small onion, grated
3 garlic cloves, pressed
1 cup apple cider (reserve 3 tbs) or 1 cup apple juice (reserve 3 tbs)
1 lemon, juice and zest of
3 cups sharp cheddar cheese, hand grated (12 oz.)
1 tablespoon dry mustard
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 dash white pepper

Steps:

Rub the inside of the fondue pot with the onion and garlic and leave the onions and garlic in the bottom of the fondue pot.
Add the cider (minus 3 tbs), lemon juice and zest to the garlic and onions.
Heat this mixture in the fondue pot until bubbly.
Gradually stir in cheese until melted.
Blend together the mustard, cornstarch and reserved 3 tbs. of cider until smooth.
Add to the cheese mixture and stir until creamy (about 3-4 minutes).
Season with white pepper.
Serve with sliced apples, pears, sautéed mushrooms, cooked potatoes, breadï¿½ etc.
Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250.7, Fat 19.3, SaturatedFat 11.9, Cholesterol 59.3, Sodium 351.8, Carbohydrate 5, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 1.1, Protein 14.8