Monday, October 10, 2011

An Easy Fondue Recipe to Make With Children

While our granddaughters were visiting with us this past July, we spent a great deal of time creating memories together in the kitchen. This fondue was one of their favorite meals, and I love the ease of preparation when involving children. The twins were 10 years of age at that time, so they did very well with supervised time around the stove and with knives. We cut bread cubes, red potatoes and broccoli. We cooked the veggies until tender in boiling water and served them piping hot. I also had some sausage that I sliced and warmed through for dipping. What a fun meal for kids to help prepare, not to mention the wonderful time we had visiting as we worked, and then ate together. Our meal times with them were so special and the conversation created lasting memories for all of us. Blessings...

Recipe:

1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup flour
1/2 tsp. salt
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/4 tsp. ground mustard
1/4 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1-1/2 cups low-fat milk
2 cups (8 oz.) shredded medium cheddar cheese
Bread cubes, ham cubes, sausage pieces, red potatoes, broccoli florets, mushrooms, and anything else to your liking.

1. In a saucepan, melt butter; stir in flour, salt, pepper, mustard and Worcestershire sauce until smooth.
2. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
3. Reduce heat. Add cheese; cook and stir until melted.
4. Transfer to a fondue pot or slow cooker; keep warm .

Yield: 2-1/2 cups



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