Cheese Fondue With Roasted Red Peppers
Enjoy a cheesy and flavorful fondue with roasted red pepper. Serve with a variety of dippers for a delicious snack or appetizer.
This cheese fondue with roasted red peppers is creamy, bold, and incredibly easy to make. It’s the perfect dish for entertaining—whether you’re hosting a game day gathering, planning a fondue night, or putting together a fun family snack board. The roasted red pepper adds a pop of flavor and color that makes this fondue stand out.
You can serve the fondue from a traditional fondue pot or a small slow cooker set to warm. Pair it with a variety of dippers, and it quickly becomes the centerpiece of any appetizer spread.
What You’ll Like About This Dish
Fast and easy. The cheese sauce comes together in just 10 minutes on the stovetop.
Full of flavor. A mix of Cheddar, American cheese, and roasted red pepper gives it bold, crowd-pleasing taste.
Perfect for parties. Serve in a fondue pot or mini slow cooker with your favorite dippers.
Ingredient Notes
- Milk: Forms the smooth base of the sauce—use whole milk for best richness.
- Worcestershire sauce: Adds savory depth and a bit of tang.
- Flour: Thickens the sauce just enough to coat dippers.
- Ground mustard: Enhances the cheese flavor without being overpowering.
- American cheese: Melts smoothly and gives the fondue body.
- Sharp Cheddar cheese: Adds bold flavor and color—grate it fresh if possible.
- Roasted red peppers: Chop finely and stir in for added flavor, sweetness, and visual appeal.
Steps to Make Cheese Fondue With Roasted Red Peppers
- In a saucepan, whisk together the milk, Worcestershire sauce, flour, and ground mustard over medium-low heat.
- Cook, stirring, until the mixture thickens slightly.
- Add the American cheese and stir until melted.
- Add the Cheddar cheese and stir again until fully melted and smooth.
- Stir in the chopped roasted red peppers and heat until hot.
- Transfer to a fondue pot or slow cooker to keep warm for serving.
Tips for Serving Fondue
- Stir constantly as the cheese melts to avoid clumps or scorching.
- Use freshly shredded cheese for better melting and smoother texture.
- If the fondue thickens too much, add a splash of warm milk to loosen it.
- Keep fondue warm in a fondue pot or on the warm setting of a small slow cooker.
- Prepare dippers in advance and keep them bite-sized for easy dipping.
Recipe Variations
- Spicy version. Add a pinch of cayenne or stir in a chopped jalapeño.
- Beer fondue. Replace part of the milk with a light beer for added depth.
- Different cheeses. Try Monterey Jack, Gruyère, or Fontina in place of Cheddar.
- Extra smoky. Add a dash of smoked paprika or use smoked Cheddar.
- Garlic twist. Sauté a clove of minced garlic in the milk mixture for added flavor.
What To Serve With Cheese Fondue
- Bread: Cut a baguette, sourdough, or hearty rye loaf into bite-sized cubes.
- Meat: Sausage slices, meatballs, or cooked chicken make great dippers.
- Fruit: Apples and pears are great with cheese.
- Olives and Pickles: Large pitted olives, cornichons, or dill pickle slices.
- Vegetables: Cherry tomatoes, broccoli or cauliflower florets, baby carrots, and bell pepper strips or squares are excellent choices.
How to Store and Reheat
Refrigerate: Store leftover fondue in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Freeze: Not recommended—cheese sauces can separate and become grainy when thawed.
Reheat: Gently warm on the stovetop over low heat or in a slow cooker. Stir frequently and add a splash of milk if needed to smooth out the texture.
Cheese Fondue With Roasted Red Peppers
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard
- 8 ounces American cheese, shredded or cubed
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded sharp
- 1/2 cup roasted red bell peppers, chopped
Instructions
- In a large saucepan over medium-low heat, whisk together the milk, Worcestershire sauce, ground mustard, and flour. Cook, stirring, until thickened.
- Add the American cheese and cook, stirring, until the cheese has melted.
- Add the Cheddar cheese and cook, stirring until melted.
- Stir in roasted red bell peppers and cook, stirring, until hot.
- Transfer to a fondue pot and keep warm over a low flame or heat setting.
- Serve with French bread cubes or vegetable dippers.
Nutrition
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
