Pretzel Cheese Dip
This Pretzel Cheese Dip is perfect for dipping pretzels, but also works as a chip dip or a topping for nachos. This simple five ingredient recipe should definitely be a mainstay in your recipe archives!
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Serve this cheese dip with the best Soft Pretzel Bites with Cheese Sauce!
Cheese Dip
Who doesn’t love a good cheese dip? Whether it’s a Spicy Beer Cheese Dip, Pepper Jack Queso, or Southern Pimento Cheese, we love them all because there is one common ingredient –> CHEESE!
Whether it’s game day, a holiday party, or a casual backyard gathering, we love a flavorful dip. The best way to enjoy the perfect cheese dip is to serve it with some homemade pretzels and your favorite beer. While we like a good IPA or a dark beer, light beers or even non-alcoholic beer pairs well too!
Why This Recipe Works:
- SIMPLE – Yup, just five ingredients and 15-20 minutes from start to finish!
- CREAMY – The roux plus the cheese adds to the ultra-creamy texture of this dip. I like to let it sit for a bit after combining ingredients to let the dip get a little thicker.
- DELICIOUS – This dip is pretty standard and starts with a roux. Adding the cheese and hot sauce adds a little heat but dfineitly not too much.
What You’ll Need:
All of these simple ingredients are available in most grocery stores.
- Unsalted Butter
- All-Purpose Flour
- Milk – I use 2% milk but whole milk is a great substitute.
- Shredded Cheese – Use a box grater to shred a chunk of sharp cheddar cheese. White cheddar or gruyere cheese could be used instead, if desired.
- Hot Sauce – We like Frank’s.
- Salt & Pepper
How to make Pretzel Cheese Dip:
Step 1
Make the roux. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and stir to incorporate fully.
Step 2
Add milk. Then add the warmed milk (and salt and pepper) and stir until slightly thickened.
Step 3
Add cheese and hot sauce. Finally, over a very low heat, add the shredded cheddar cheese and a little bit of hot sauce and stir well until creamy.
Step 4
Serve. Remove the pan from the heat and spoon the cheese sauce into a serving bowl. Likewise, you could add the cheesy sauce to a small crock pot to keep warm for small gatherings.
You’re ready to dip away!
Storing and Freezing:
- STORE this creamy pretzel cheese dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- FREEZE for three to four months.
How to Serve Pretzel Cheese Dip:
- Serve with our soft pretzel bites or your favorite soft pretzels.
- Pair with tortilla chips, pretzel sticks, or your favorite snacks.
- Drizzle this cheesy dip over beef and bean nachos, the best chili, or a hot dog or bratwurst.
Other Snack Recipes:
If you’re entertaining, I’ve got a few other simple recipes to serve alongside the best pretzel dip.
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xoxo ~Sue
Pretzel Cheese Dip
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 Tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 cup 2% milk
- 8 oz. sharp cheddar cheese – freshly shredded
- 1-2 Tablespoons Frank's hot sauce
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper – to taste
Instructions
- Make the roux. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and stir to incorporate fully.2 Tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 Tablespoon all-purpose flour
- Add milk. Then add the warmed milk (and salt and pepper) and stir until slightly thickened.1 cup 2% milk, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Add cheese and hot sauce. Finally, over a very low heat, add the shredded cheddar cheese and a little bit of hot sauce and stir well until creamy.8 oz. sharp cheddar cheese, 1-2 Tablespoons Frank's hot sauce
- Serve. Remove the pan from the heat and spoon the cheese sauce into a serving bowl. Likewise, you could add the cheesy sauce to a small crock pot to keep warm for small gatherings.
Notes
- Serve with our soft pretzel bites or your favorite soft pretzels.
- STORE this creamy pretzel cheese dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- FREEZE for three to four months.
Awesome. Thanks for the tip to combo with the soft pretzel bites!
No problem! 🙂