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cheddar beer cheese fondue with roasted vegetables and pretzel balls
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Beer Cheese Fondue with Roasted Vegetables

This aged cheddar fondue seasoned with a combination of pilsner beer and Worcestershire is served with an assortment of roasted vegetables and is the perfect appetizer for a chilly fall day.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword beer, broccoli, cauliflower, cheddar, cheese, fondue, roasted, root vegetable, vegetable
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 445kcal

Ingredients

For the roasted vegetables:

  • ½ pound broccoli florets
  • ½ pound cauliflower florets
  • ½ pound carrots
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste

For the aged cheddar fondue:

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chopped shallot
  • ¼ cup pilsner beer
  • ½ teaspoon Worcestershire
  • ¾ pound medium Cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • ¼ teaspoon chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1 teaspoon chopped chives, for garnish
  • Soft pretzels, for serving

Instructions

For the roasted vegetables:

  • Preheat oven to 400ºF (200ºC). Toss the broccoli, cauliflower and carrots in the olive oil and arrange in a single layer on an aluminum-foil-lined baking sheet.
  • Season with salt and pepper and roast until tender and lightly browned, about 20 to 25 minutes.

For the aged cheddar fondue:

  • Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the butter and allow to melt. Add the garlic and shallots and cook, stirring occasionally until the shallots are soft and translucent, about 4 minutes.
  • Add the beer and Worcestershire and bring to a simmer.
  • In a small bowl toss the shredded cheese with the cornstarch, chili powder, paprika and cayenne.
  • Add the cheese mixture slowly, stirring constantly until all the cheese has melted.
  • Garnish with chives and serve hot with the roasted vegetables and soft pretzels on the side.

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Nutrition

Calories: 445kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 460mg | Potassium: 605mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 10653IU | Vitamin C: 83mg | Calcium: 466mg | Iron: 1mg