Cheddar-Swiss Fondue

We started a tradition of going to the Melting Pot for Valentine's Day a couple years ago. Our favorite cheese course is their Cheddar Cheese Fondue. I found a copy-cat recipe on grouprecipes.com and gave it a shot at home.  It turned as good as the real thing!



Ingredients:

• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 12 oz beer (I like to use a lager or something dark)
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 4 oz extra sharp cheddar cheese 
• 8 oz Emmentaler (Swiss) cheese
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 tsp mustard powder

Directions

1. Shred cheeses
   
   
2. Place cheese blend in a Ziplock bag. Add cornstarch and shake until cheese is well-coated (this prevents the cheddar from getting stringy and oily. You can use flour instead of cornstarch, too).
3. Start fondue pot (use manufacturer's instructions for appropriate heat setting).
   
   
4. Pour beer slowly into pot (beer will start to steam).
5. Add Worcestershire sauce, garlic, mustard powder, and pepper; mix well with wooden spoon. Allow liquid to begin to boil.
6. Add cheese in small batches, stirring constantly until all cheese is melted.
   
   
7. Serve with chunks of bread, veggies, and apples