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Spiced Beer Fondue

Adapted from a recipe card in ''Cooking With Beer''.
For Christmas 2019 my Mom gave me a cookbook, specifically 'Cooking With Beer' recipe card set and that is where this recipe comes from. This sounds very good, on my to make and taste list.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 bottle lager, your favorite brand
  • 2 cups Gruyere cheese, shredded, (8 oz / 225 g)
  • 1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded, (4 oz / 112 g)
  • 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon coarse ground mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper, (cayenne)
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • apple slices, for serving
  • assorted crackers, for serving

Instructions
 

  • Add the lager to a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer 5 minutes or until foaming stops then reduce heat to low.
  • To a mixing bowl, add the shredded cheeses and toss with the flour.
  • While constantly stirring the beer, slowly add the cheeses.
  • Stir in the mustard, pepper, and salt, continue stirring until the cheese is fully melted and blended in.
  • Transfer mixture to a fondue pot or serve from saucepan.
  • Serve with apple slices, assorted crackers, or items of your choice. Enjoy.

Notes

Variant: 1. Substitute for Gruyere can be Swiss or Emmental.