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Light Cheddar and Ale Fondue (Cheese Sauce)

Recipe #301015 | 20 min | 5 min prep | SERVES 12 , 3 cups (Change Servings)

RECIPE BY: Oolala

From April 10, 2008, Sun-Sentinel. Don't want to lose it. For the beans you can use: great northern, navy or cannellini. Use cubes of crusty whole-grain bread and vegetables for dunking. Note this fondue sauce can also be drizzled over steamed vegetables or baked potatoe.

Posted on: Apr 28, 2008

Ingredients

  • 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can white beans, rinsed, drained
  • 1 (12 ounce) bottle dark beer, can use other beer
  • cup extra-sharp cheddar cheese, grated
  • cup reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese, grated
  • teaspoon dry mustard
  • teaspoon worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce (to taste)
  • Directions

    1. 1
      In a food processor fitted with a metal blade, combine the beans and 1/4 cup ale; puree, scraping the side of the bowl as needed, 4 minutes, until very smooth.
    2. 2
      In a medium saucepan, combine bean puree and the remaining ale.
    3. 3
      Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce heat to simmer.
    4. 4
      Add the cheese in handfuls, stirring constantly, until the cheese melts.
    5. 5
      Stir in the dry mustard, Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce.
    6. 6
      Transfer to a warm fondue pot and serve with bread cubes and vegetables of choice.

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    Nutrition Facts

    Serving Size 1 (77g)

    Recipe makes 12 servings

    The following items or measurements are not included below:

    1 teaspoon dry mustard

    Calories 117
    Calories from Fat 40 (34%)
    Amount Per Serving %DV
    Total Fat 4.5g 6%
    Saturated Fat 2.8g 13%
    Monounsaturated Fat 1.3g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
    Trans Fat 0.0g
    Cholesterol 13mg 4%
    Sodium 138mg 5%
    Potassium 196mg 5%
    Total Carbohydrate 9.6g 3%
    Dietary Fiber 1.8g 7%
    Sugars 0.2g
    Protein 7.9g 15%
    Vitamin A 130mcg 2%
    Vitamin B6 0.1mg 2%
    Vitamin B12 0.1mcg 2%
    Vitamin C 0mg 0%
    Vitamin E 0mcg 0%
    Calcium 148mg 14%
    Iron 1mg 7%

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