German Beer Cheddar Fondue

• Meat

  • 1 package Cocktail sausages
  • 1 lb German bratwurst or knockwursts, cooked

• Produce

  • 2 cups Broccoli florets
  • 2 cups Cauliflower florets

• Condiments

  • 3 tbsp German brown mustard, spicy
  • 1 small jar German gherkin pickles
  • 2 Dashes Hot sauce
  • 1/4 tsp Worcestershire sauce

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch

• Bread & Baked Goods

  • 4 Pretzel rolls

• Dairy

  • 3 cups Cheddar cheese, sharp
  • 3/4 cup Gruyere cheese

• Beer, Wine & Liquor

  • 1 1/4 cup German lager

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Description

Ingredients

• 3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 3/4 cup (6 ounces) shredded Gruyere cheese
• 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 1/4 cup German Lager, like a Erdinger Weisbier (reserve remaining beer)
• 3 Tablespoons spicy German brown mustard
• 2 Dashes of Hot Sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 4 pretzel rolls, cubed and lightly toasted
• 1 pound German bratwurst or knockwursts (cooked), cut into 1/2” bites
• 1 package cocktail sausages
• 2 cups cauliflower florets
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 1 small jar German Gherkin pickles

Directions

• In a large sauce pan, add beer and bring to a low boil over medium heat.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded cheeses and cornstarch.
• Once beer is at a low rolling boil, reduce to a simmer.
• Add cheese 1 cup or handful at a time. Stir constantly.
• When cheese is fully melted, add in mustard, hot sauce, and Worcestershire sauce.
• Transfer cheese to a preheated fondue pot.
• In a large skillet, add 1/2 cup of beer and bring to a boil.
• Add cauliflower and broccoli. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until they are the desired consistency.
• Remove vegetables from pan, straining off liquid, and set aside.
• Add sliced brats or knockwurst and cocktail sausages to the pan. Add an additional 1/2 cup of beer to the pan.
• Cook sausage until all the liquid has evaporated and sausage is heated through.
• Place toasted pretzel roll cubes, sausage, cauliflower, and broccoli on a serving platter.
• Place mini pickles into a small bowl and serve alongside.
• Dip cubes of bread, sausage, of vegetable into cheese fondue.
• Place on plate and allow to cool slightly.
• Eat and enjoy