Crab Cake Fondue

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup chopped sweet onion
• 1/4 cup choppped red bell pepper
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
• 1/4 cup dry white wine
• 1 1/4 cups half and half
• 8 ounces cream cheese, cut into 6 pieces
• 8 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
• 8 ounces crab meat, picked through
• 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• Crusty bread cubes for dipping

Instructions

1. Set the fondue pot over medium heat and add the oil. Once the oil is hot, add the chopped vegetables and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt.
2. Cook until the vegetables have softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the white wine and cook until it has evaporated. Stir in the half and half. When warm whisk in the cream cheese one piece at a time until melted.
4. Add the cheddar cheese one handful at a time, whisking to combine.
5. Once the cheese has melted, stir in the crab, Old Bay, remaining salt, Worcestershire and Dijon.
6. Taste and adjust seasoning.
7. Place the fondue pot on the stand. Light the fuel can and slowly adjust to the lowest flame.
8. Serve hot

By KathyMillerTime