Welsh Cheddar and Bacon Fondue
INGREDIENTS1lb extra sharp Cheddar cheese (finely grated)
6 slices bacon
1 cup lager beer or ale
1 1/2 tablespoon all-purpose flower
2 teaspoons dry mustard
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
pepper, to taste
DIRECTIONS
1. Cook bacon in skillet over medium heat until crisp and brown. Transfer to paper towels to drain and cool. Chop the bacon into little bits.
2. In a medium saucepan, bring ale to a simmer over medium heat. Toss cheese with flower in a mixing bowl. Slowly stir in cheese mixture by small handfuls until melted completely. Combine mustard and Worcestershire sauce and stir into the fondue along with the bacon. Season with pepper.
3. Transfer to a cheese fondue pot and keep warm with burner. Serve right away.