Fiesta Cheese Fondue
Transform your next gathering into a vibrant celebration with this irresistible Fiesta Cheese Fondue! Featuring a bold blend of sharp cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, enriched with the zesty flavors of fresh lime juice, smoky paprika, and green chilies, this fondue packs a southwestern punch in every creamy bite. Simmered with lager beer and infused with aromatic garlic, it’s the ultimate combination of tangy, smoky, and savory goodness. Perfect for dipping tortilla chips, roasted veggies, or bread cubes, this quick and easy recipe—ready in just 25 minutes—is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Don’t forget the finishing touch of fresh cilantro for a pop of color and flair! Whether it's game day, a holiday party, or taco night, this fiesta-inspired cheese fondue is sure to steal the spotlight.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 cup lager beer
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 ounces chopped green chilies
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a medium bowl, toss the shredded cheddar cheese and Monterey Jack cheese with the cornstarch until evenly coated. Set aside.
In a medium-sized saucepan or a fondue pot, heat the lager beer over medium heat until it begins to simmer, but not boil.
Add the minced garlic to the beer and cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently to release its aroma.
Gradually add the cheese mixture to the simmering beer in small handfuls, stirring constantly with a whisk or wooden spoon to ensure smooth melting before adding more. Repeat until all the cheese is incorporated and melted.
Once the cheese mixture is smooth and creamy, stir in the fresh lime juice, chopped green chilies, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Continue stirring until all ingredients are well combined.
Reduce the heat to low and keep the fondue warm, stirring occasionally to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
Transfer the cheese fondue to a festive serving dish or keep it in the fondue pot. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro, if desired.
Serve immediately with your choice of dippers, such as tortilla chips, warm bread cubes, roasted vegetables, or sliced sausages, for a flavorful fiesta experience.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1561 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 109.1 g | 140% | |
| Saturated Fat | 68.1 g | 340% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 340 mg | 113% | |
| Sodium | 3366 mg | 146% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 52.4 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.3 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.5 g | ||
| Protein | 88.2 g | 176% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.8 mcg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 2477 mg | 191% | |
| Iron | 6.0 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 927 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
