Pretzel Bites with Beer Cheese Sauce
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These homemade Pretzel Bites are golden on the outside, pillowy on the inside, and made even better when dunked into a rich, velvety beer cheese dip. It’s the kind of snack that disappears fast—perfect for game day, casual gatherings, or anytime you’re craving comfort food with a twist.
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Just like crowd-pleasers such as Chili Con Queso or Chili Cheese Dog Dip, this combo is easy to make, satisfying, and guaranteed to impress.
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📝 Ingredients
| Pretzel Dough | |
|---|---|
| Active dry yeast | 2¼ teaspoons |
| Warm water | 1½ cups |
| Salt | 1 teaspoon |
| Sugar | 1 tablespoon |
| Butter (melted) | 1 tablespoon |
| All-purpose flour | 3¾ cups |
| Pretzel Soak | |
|---|---|
| Water | 9 cups |
| Baking soda | ½ cup |
| Coarse salt | As needed |
| Beer Cheese Dip | |
|---|---|
| Butter | ¼ cup (½ stick) |
| All-purpose flour | ¼ cup |
| Lager beer | ½ cup |
| Heavy whipping cream | 1 cup |
| Sharp cheddar cheese | 2 cups, shredded |
| Garlic powder | 2 teaspoons |
| Worcestershire sauce | ½ teaspoon |
| Dry mustard | ½ teaspoon |
| Salt | ½ teaspoon |
| Black pepper | ¼ teaspoon |
| Cayenne pepper | ⅛ teaspoon |
👩🍳 Instructions
Make the Pretzel Dough
- In a large bowl, whisk together yeast, warm water, salt, and sugar. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- Stir in melted butter. Add flour and mix with a fork until dough begins to form.
- Knead by hand for 2–3 minutes until soft and smooth.
- Lightly flour the dough, cover, and let rest for 30 minutes.
Shape & Boil the Pretzel Bites
- Transfer dough to a floured surface. Divide into six equal pieces.
- Roll each piece into a 20-inch rope and cut into 10–12 bite-sized pieces.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large pot, bring 9 cups of water to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in baking soda until dissolved.
- Working in batches, drop 10–15 pretzel bites into the soda bath for 10–15 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on baking sheets.
- Sprinkle with coarse salt and bake for 15 minutes, or until golden brown.
Make the Beer Cheese Dip
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt butter. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Slowly add beer, whisking constantly. Then add cream, continuing to whisk until thickened.
- Stir in garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, dry mustard, salt, pepper, and cayenne.
- Add shredded cheese and stir until melted and smooth. Remove from heat.
🧀 Serve & Enjoy
Serve warm pretzel bites with the beer cheese dip on the side—or drizzle it right on top. Either way, it’s a snack worth savoring.
