Ingredients

  • 10 ounces (2 1/2 cups) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (on the dairy aisle)
  • 4 to 6 ounces Gruyere cheese, shredded (1 to 1 1/2 cups)
  • 1 rounded tablespoon flour
  • 1 cup German lager
  • 2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard
  • A few drops of hot sauce, such as Tabasco
  • A few drops of Worcestershire sauce
  • Cubed or thick-sliced and browned wursts: knack or brat
  • Mini party franks, such as Boars Head brand
  • Blanched cauliflower and broccoli florets

Method

  • In a bowl combine the cheeses with the flour.
  • Add the beer to a small pot and bring up to a bubble over medium heat.
  • Reduce the heat to simmer and add the cheese mixture in handfuls.
  • Stir constantly in a figure-eight pattern with a wooden spoon, melting the cheese in batches.
  • When the cheese has been incorporated fully, stir in the mustard, hot sauce, and Worcestershire sauce.
  • Transfer the fondue to a fondue pot and serve.