Ploughman's Cheese Fondue

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

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 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.