Whiskey-Cheese Fondue

• FAST
• MAKE-AHEAD
• VEGETARIAN

Ingredients

1. 1 pound extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
2. 1/2 pound Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
3. 2 tablespoons cornstarch
4. 2 garlic cloves, halved
5. 1 cup dry white wine
6. 3 tablespoons whiskey
7. Salt and freshly ground pepper
8. Crusty bread, breadsticks and carrot sticks, for serving

1. In a bowl, toss the cheddar and Jack cheeses with the cornstarch. Rub the garlic cloves on the inside of a saucepan, then discard. Add the wine to the saucepan and bring to a simmer. Add the cheese mixture in 4 batches, whisking constantly over moderate heat and letting it melt completely between additions. Add the whiskey and stir just until the fondue begins to bubble, 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper; serve hot with bread, breadsticks and carrots.