Ploughman's fondue

Description

A new twist on a classic dish, this fondue would be great for a party.

Ingredients

30g/1oz butter
230ml/8fl oz beer
225g/8oz cheddar cheese, grated
1 garlic clove, crushed
3 tbsp cornflour
½ tsp grain mustard
ground black pepper
To serve:
cubes of onion bread
pot of chutney
cubes of ham

Method

1. Heat together the beer, cheese and crushed garlic in a fondue pot.
2. Cook gently, stirring, over a low heat until the cheese has melted. Stir in the butter.
3. Blend the cornflour with a little water and add to the fondue pot. Add the mustard. Continue cooking until the fondue has thickened, stirring constantly. Season with pepper to taste.
4. Transfer the pot to the burner and serve at the table with cubes of onion bread, ham and a little dish of chutney.