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Creamy Beer Cheese Dip Recipe Easy Homemade Snack with Soft Pretzels

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A rich and creamy beer cheese dip made with sharp cheddar and cream cheese, served warm with soft pretzels. Perfect for game days, parties, or cozy weekend snacks.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup beer (lager or pale ale recommended)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 6 large soft pretzels, homemade or store-bought
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted (to brush on pretzels)
  • Coarse sea salt (for sprinkling on pretzels)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Soft Pretzels: If making from scratch, mix 1 ½ cups warm water (110°F/43°C) with 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast and 1 tablespoon sugar. Let sit until foamy, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add 4 cups all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon salt to the yeast mixture. Knead dough on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover and let rise for 1 hour until doubled.
  3. Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C). Bring 10 cups water and ⅔ cup baking soda to a boil in a large pot.
  4. Divide dough into 8 equal pieces and roll each into a rope about 20 inches long. Shape into pretzels.
  5. Boil each pretzel in baking soda water for 30 seconds, then place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  6. Brush pretzels with melted butter and sprinkle with coarse sea salt.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown. Let cool slightly before serving.
  8. Make the Beer Cheese Dip: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, whisk together beer and cream cheese until smooth and warm, about 3-5 minutes.
  9. Gradually add shredded cheddar cheese, stirring constantly until melted and smooth.
  10. Add garlic powder, onion powder, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
  11. Reduce heat to low and let dip thicken slightly, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. If too thick, add a splash of beer or milk to loosen.
  12. Transfer dip to a serving bowl and serve warm with soft pretzels.

Notes

Keep heat low when melting cheese to avoid clumping or burning. If dip separates, add a splash of beer or milk and whisk quickly. Use gluten-free beer and pretzels to make gluten-free. Dairy-free cheese and non-alcoholic malt beverages can be used for a vegan version. Boiling pretzels in baking soda water before baking gives a chewy crust and golden color. Leftover dip can be refrigerated up to 4 days and reheated gently with added liquid if needed.

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