German Mustard Cheese Fondue for a Crowd

Entertaining has never been easier with this large-batch recipe for ooey gooey cheese fondue. Play around with different dippers and serve on big platters to easily feed guests at a party. Difficulty finding a German beer? Any lager will do!

Cuisine

Eastern European

Course

Dinner

Difficulty

Easy

Duration

30 Minutes

Cooking Technique

Slow Cook

Keywords

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Prep Time

20 min

Cook Time

10 min

Servings

10 Servings

Ingredients

2 cups German lager
3 garlic cloves minced
1 tbsp German mustard, whole grain
16 oz sharp cheddar, shredded
16 oz sharp white cheddar cheese, shredded
8 oz Colby jack cheese shredded
½ cup cornstarch
¾ cup heavy cream
Salt, as needed
1 cup whole mushrooms
8 salami, sliced
1 loaf sourdough bread, cubed
1 loaf rye bread, ubed
1 cup cornichons
1 cup carrots, cut into batons
1 apple, sliced
1 pear, sliced
1 lb fingerling potatoes, boiled
2 large soft pretzels, cut into 1-inch chunks
Fondue sticks or skewers

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, combine all shredded cheeses with cornstarch and toss to evenly coat.
On the Instant Dutch Oven, press Manual and set it at 203°F for 30 Minutes.
Add the beer, garlic cloves, and mustard; Bring to a simmer.
Add in one handful of cheese at a time, whisking to incorporate before adding more cheese.
Continue whisking until everything has melted.
Add the heavy cream and stir to combine.
Season with salt to taste.
Press Cancel then Manual and set the Instant Dutch Oven to 150°F for 2 Hours.
Serve fondue with your favorite bites, such as fresh bread, tangy pickles, and fresh fruits and veggies.