Cheddar, Onion and Bacon Fondue

• 6 slices bacon, cut into 1/4 inch pieces
• 1 medium onion, chopped into 1/2 inch pieces
• 2 tbsp flour
• 1 1/2 cups whole milk
• 1 lb sharp cheddar cheese, cut into 1 inch cubes
• salt and pepper to taste

1. In a small pot, sauté bacon over medium heat until it turns brown and the fat turns to liquid.  Spoon out a few tsp of bacon fat, leaving about 2 tbsp in the pot. 
2. Add chopped onions and cook it, stirring often, until it’s soft and see-through, about five minutes.  Turn heat down to low, add flour, and slowly stir in milk.  Stir until mixture thickens slighly, about one minute.  Add cheese, and mix well until it melts completely and there are no lumps. 
3. Season with salt and pepper.  Pour into a fondue pot or heavy serving dish and serve immediately.

What to dip: Baked french frieds or potato wedges, vegetables like carrots, tomatoes, cauliflower or celery, tortilla or pita chips