10 servings30 minutesas needed

German Mustard Cheese Fondue for a Crowd

By Instant Pot Culinary Team

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10 Servings

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30 Minutes

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Easy

German Mustard Cheese Fondue for a Crowd
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Recipe Details

Course: Dinner

Difficulty: Easy

Prep Time: 20 min

Cook Time: 10 min

Total Time: 30 Minutes

Cooking Technique: Slow Cook

Cuisine: Eastern European

Yield: 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
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!

INSTRUCTIONS

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

About the chef

Instant Pot® Culinary Team

Instant Pot® Culinary Team

When life’s moving fast and dinner needs to happen faster, the Instant Pot Culinary Team is here to make it deliciously doable. We cook up recipes for every Instant Pot appliance you’ve got your hands on—so whether you’re tackling Tuesday night or going all-out for the weekend, you’ll have the flavor without the fuss. No overthinking, no babysitting, just good food that works with your schedule (not against it).

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