Spicy Cheese Fondue

• 2 cloves garlic, 1 halved,1 minced
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 8 ounces shredded monterey jack pepper cheese
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons tequila
• 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
• 1/8 teaspoon dried ancho chile powder or 1/8 teaspoon regular chili powder (I used a bit more, use to taste)
• For dipping
• crusty French bread, cubed
• assorted raw vegetables

1. Rub the inside of a fondue pot or earthenware casserole with the halved garlic; discard or leave pieces in the pot for stronger garlic flavor.
2. Pour the wine into the top of a double boiler over simmering water; heat wine to a simmer.
3. Add the cheese 1/4 cup at a time to the double boiler, stirring after each addition until all the cheese is melted, stir in cornstarch.
4. Add tequila, cilantro and chili powder, stirring until blended.
5. Carefully pour cheese mixture into fondue pot.
6. Place pot on the table, use bread, tortillas and vegetables for dipping into cheese.

garlic, white wine, pepper cheese, cornstarch, tequila, cilantro, chile powder, crusty, vegetables

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/spicy-cheese-fondue-109661 (may not work)