Ploughman's Cheese Fondue

English_Rose's Note:

A new twist on a classic dish, this fondue would be great for a party. A James Martin recipe.

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1/8 cup butter
• 1 cup beer
• 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 3 tablespoons cornflour
• 1/2 teaspoon whole grain mustard
• ground black pepper

To serve

• cubed onion bread
• chutney
• cubed ham
• cubes cooked chicken

Directions:

1. Heat together the beer, cheese and crushed garlic in a fondue pot.
2. Cook gently, stirring, over a low heat until the cheese has melted. Stir in the butter.
3. Blend the cornflour with a little water and add to the fondue pot. Add the mustard. Continue cooking until the fondue has thickened, stirring constantly. Season with pepper to taste.
4. Transfer the pot to the burner and serve at the table with cubes of onion bread, chicken, ham and a little dish of chutney.