Party Panache, Beer Cheese Fondue with Tater Tot Kebabs and Endless Possibilities
Next time you have a gathering, try this irresistible, easy to make, fondue to wow your guests
We were hoping to leave Ole Miss in the mud at last Saturday’s football game
Ole Miss has beaten Bama the last two years! 😱
Our daughter and some very good friends are Ole Miss alums, but they weren’t here for the game, so it was ok to have a little fun with Mississippi Mud Beer
You can make this fondue/dip in just a few minutes
Butter, flour, chicken broth, beer, cream, cheese and seasonings
It comes together very quickly
It’s always better to grate cheese yourself if you have time
I used heavy cream instead of the half and half in the photo, to ensure a thick rich texture
Frozen Tater Tots, what could be easier,
And Alexia’s Onion Rings bake up to crispy crunchy perfection in 15 minutes
It was a nail biter of a game!!
Bama was behind until the 3rd quarter 😵
Then Ole Miss scored again
Then Bama…
Back and forth, back and forth, Holy Hotty Toddy!
We were madly dipping and noshing to keep up our strength!
Nothing better to settle one’s nerves than a creamy cheesy dip
And potatoes!
Bama squeaked by 48-43, great game Ole Miss!!
You can skewer the potatoes before serving or let guests make their own kebabs. See all the possibilities for dippers below
This recipe is adapted from Smokey Beer Cheddar Cheese Sauce from The Slow Roasted Italian
Beer Cheese Fondue
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup real unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 T Worcestershire
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp cracked black pepper
- 8 oz extra sharp cheddar cheese grated
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup beer such as Blue Moon Belgian Wheat
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Melt butter in saucepan.
- Stir in flour, cooking 1-2 minutes, forming a roux.
- Add dry seasonings. Stir.
- Add broth and beer. Stir to combine.
- Add cheese and stir to melt.
- Finally stir in cream and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer over low heat until hot, stirring occasionally.
- Serve warm, or transfer to fondue or chafing dish. Serve with tater tots, onion rings, raw or roasted veggies, apples, pears, bread cubes
Notes
At home the party carried on without us … 🐘
This dip has endless possibilities for dippers!
If we had been hosting a big group I would have added broccoli
fresh or roasted, and baked potatoes or skins
Cauliflower
Steamed artichokes, or artichoke hearts
Apple and pear slices
Bread cubes, garlic bread sticks, pretzels, bagel chips, celery…
Tomatoes, peppers, BLT kebabs, Tortellini Skewers or ravioli
Cocktail smokies, sausage pieces, pigs in a blanket, seasoned focaccia bread sticks
Keep fondue warm by serving it from a mini crock pot, fondue pot or chafing dish
Individual glasses or cups are great for serving too
Don’t you love endless possibilities? 😋
I’m going to have to have another party….
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Jenna, We watched the last half of the game and I was thinking of you biting your nails 🙂 Love the Mississippi Mud Beer and your flavorful fondue… Keep Calm and Dip On!
Oh yum! And yay for your win. 🍻🧀🏉
Those cauliflower fritters and BLT skewers are calling to me. If I ever made that cheese dip, I know I would have to make it until eternity as my family would request it all the time! Not going there!!!!
Everything looks very festive and so yummy! Thanks for sharing!
Jenna, this fondue sounds amazing and I will try it for sure, but I was so anxious during the game that I couldn’t eat until the game was over! I love my Bama team!
I haven’t had onion rings in years… Gotta correct that:@) Ha, I’m with Mary, dip on!
Looks like a great recipe. How fun and actually quite beautiful the party set up. Love your color combination. That bottle is adorable!
Hi Jenna,
What awesome party food, I just love fondue and I love your little guest! Thanks so much for sharing with us today at Full Plate Thursday and have a great weekend!
Miz Helen
That game was a scare for sure. Your food spread looks amazing and what lucky family and friends who were there to enjoy. Always love your presentations too…………..
When I was setting it up HH was laughing, and shaking his head, he thinks I’m nuts!
PS
Cute kiddos enjoying their buffet 🙂
Love all the possibilities!
I might even try pretzel bites and brats!
Yum!
Thanks
Michelle
I know, once I started thinking of dippers, the list just got longer and longer! Thanks Michelle! >
I’m pretty sure I could eat the whole bowl right now! YUM!
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