Highland Fondue

Yield: 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 3 teaspoons butter
• 1 cup milk
• 4 cups grated Scottish or Cheddar cheese
• 3 teaspoons all-purpose flour
• 4 tablespoons whiskey
• Cubes of rye and onion bread

Instructions

1. Put onion and butter into a saucepan and cook over a gentle heat until soft.
2. Add milk and heat until bubbling.
3. Gradually stir in cheese and continue to cook until melted, stirring frequently.
4. In a small bowl, blend flour smoothly with whiskey, then stir into cheese mixture and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until thickened, stirring frequently.
5. Pour into the fondue pot and serve with cubes of rye and onion bread.