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White Cheddar Fondue is gooey and delicious, full of deep flavor. It's the perfect vehicle for dipping just about anything you can imagine. It's the ideal excuse for a party.
Who could have imagined in those first frightening days of lockdown that it would take two years for life to start feeling somewhat normal again? It's been more than two years of inconvenience and sacrifice, as well as pain and tremendous loss. Two years of confusion and uncertainty is a heavy load that we may not have even realized we were carrying.
And now that burden seems to be lightening somewhat. Restrictions are lifting, masks are coming off, and freedoms are being restored. There are some things I hope never go back to "normal." I hope we've all learned to slow down just a little bit and connect with what really matters. But gathering with friends and traveling the world is back on my agenda for sure.
What makes White Cheddar Fondue so awesome?
This White Cheddar Fondue is the perfect excuse to gather some friends together for a mini feast. Ask everyone to bring an item for dipping or a bottle of wine. You make the fondue. Then gather 'round the table with full glasses and long forks and begin dipping away.
This recipe is made with mature white cheddar, so it's packed with flavor. There's also an extra hit of umami from Worcestershire sauce as well as a hint of heat from mustard powder. I also like to add a few grinds of black pepper over the top to punch it up just a bit. Serve it with a variety of textures and flavors in the dipping arena to keep things interesting. And don't forget the wine.
Magical properties of cheese
Cheese is a powerful symbol of transformation. Taking fresh milk and letting it curdle, and then transforming it into something even more delicious is pretty magical. In Greek and Roman mythology, cheese was created through divine guidance and it was often given as an offering to deities. A bit of cheese is also a suitable gift for the Fae. Carve your cheese into shapes to invoke good fortune, protection, or healing. (Source: Culture)
For magical info on other ingredients in this recipe, check out my Kitchen Magick page.
Tips for making White Cheddar Fondue
This recipe is pretty similar to making mac and cheese. Start by melting butter and whisking in some flour, then slowly add milk along with seasoning and spices, whisking all the while to form a thick sauce. Then add in your shredded cheese and let it melt and get all gooey. It's as simple as that.
I like to serve this in a bread bowl because I don't own a fondue pot. If you're wanting it to stay gooey for longer, you'll need something with a heat source. If you don't have a fondue pot either, a crock pot will work, but it's not quite as cute. Serve this with raw veggies, chunks of sourdough, salty pretzels, or crisp green apples. You could even do some chicken or steak cubes if you like. Get creative.
Let's gather together and give thanks for all that we've learned and survived. Let's eat White Cheddar Fondue and drink wine and just be so freakin' happy it's almost unbearable. Sounds awesome to me.
Looking for more awesome cheesy dip recipes? Try some Whipped Ricotta or this Mexican Spinach Dip.
PrintWhite Cheddar Fondue
White Cheddar Fondue is gooey and delicious, full of deep flavor. It's the perfect vehicle for dipping just about anything you can imagine. It's the ideal excuse for a party.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 15
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- ¼ cup butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ teaspoon mustard powder
- 1-½ cups milk
- 8 ounces shredded white cheddar cheese
- Bread and other accompaniments for dipping
Instructions
- It's helpful to get everything ready before you start, so go ahead and measure out your flour, salt, pepper, and mustard powder into one small container. Also measure out your milk and add your Worcestershire sauce to that. If you bought a block of cheese, grate it all now. This way you won't have to abandon your stirring and risk burning anything on the bottom of your pan.
- In a medium sauce pan over medium heat, melt your butter. Whisk in flour mixture and allow it to cook for a couple of minutes until it starts to smell nutty.
- Slowly start drizzling in your milk mixture and whisking all the while. You'll initially have a very thick mixture, but it will eventually thin out from a paste to a sauce. Once you've added all the liquid, allow it to cook, still stirring slowly, until you start to see bubbles.
- Finally, add your cheese and stir until melted and smooth. Transfer to a fondue pot, small crockpot, or vessel of your choice. Dip to your heart's content.
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