Beer Cheese Fondue in Sourdough Round (Rarebit in a Hole)

Babzy's Note:

This is so GOOD!!! I originally got this recipe from a “Best of Bridge” cookbook. I’ve changed the recipe a bit and also expanded the recipe since the original only filled my bread-bowl about a quarter full. It’s so awesome and even reheats well (wrapped in foil in the oven), if you happen to have leftovers. *You can also optionally stir in bacon bits and finely chopped green onion before serving.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 10 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 4 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon mustard
• 1/2 cup beer
• 1 large round sourdough loaf
• 1 additional sourdough loaf, to serve cubed around the bread-bowl

Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients except bread. Set aside.
2. Hollow out the bread round leaving 1/2” sides. Cut pulled out bread into 1”cubes and also cut additional bread loaf into slices or cubes and put in a plastic bag until ready to serve.
3. Fill bread-bowl with cheese mixture, wrap in foil and bake at 375 degrees for 1 hour.
4. Place on a platter and serve with bread cubes and/or slices around the bread-bowl.

Reviews

[Julie1351]

Excellent. Made this last night and it was a hit! We added the bacon bits and it was great since we were short a fondue pot for our fondue party!

[SecretIngredients]

Very, Very yummy! Perfect for a cheese and chocolate fondue night! We didn't do the bread bowl thing, just put it straight into the fondue pot...wonderful!!

[mamashakesit]

I've made this the last couple of years for Christmas Eve, since it was just my boyfriend and myself. So yummy with a good white wine and filling and festive for a little holiday for two! This year the boyfriend is out of the picture, but my new roommate works at a very high end cheese store, so we're going to do the same with a really tasty raw-milk white cheddar. I'm also thinking about trying it with cream cheese subbed for the sour cream and add lots of green onions as I have in the past. I love to cook with beer!