Shelly's Recipe

CHIPOTLE CHEDDAR FONDUE

Category: Cheese

1 pound sharp cheddar cheese, grated - about 4 cups
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 1/2 cups beer
2 to 3 tablespoons rum
1 teaspoon cumin
3 canned whole chipotle chilies in adobo, or to taste, minced (about 1/4 cup, including adobo sauce)

In a bowl toss together cheeses and cornstarch.

Bring beer to a low boil and stir in the cheese mixture by handfuls, stirring constantly, adding more as the previous mixture has melted. Bring mixture to a bare simmer over moderate heat, stirring, and stir in the rum, cumin and chilies. Taste and add more chilies if desired.

Transfer fondue to a fondue pot and set over a low flame.

Accompaniment suggestions:
For 6 servings, you will need about 2 - 3 cups of cubed chicken, 4 - 5 cups of prepared vegetables and one large loaf of bread, cubed.

Grilled chicken, cubed
Red and green bell peppers, cubed
Cucumbers, sliced
Blanched vegetables such as asparagus or broccoli
Fresh baked bread, cut in chunks or cubes