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Pretzel Bites And Beer Cheese

Mouthwatering Pretzel Bites and Beer Cheese for Game Day

Enjoy these delicious Pretzel Bites and Beer Cheese, a perfect combination for game day snacks.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 8 bites
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pretzel Bites
  • 1 cup Warm Water Around 110°F (45°C)
  • 1 packet Active Dry Yeast
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar
  • 2.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute half with whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 10 cups Water For boiling
  • ⅔ cup Baking Soda For boiling pretzels
  • 1 cup Beer Vegetable or chicken broth for non-alcoholic option
  • Coarse to taste Pretzel Salt For sprinkling on top
  • 1 Egg for wash For golden finish
Beer Cheese Dip
  • 2 tablespoons Butter For richness
  • 2 tablespoons Flour For roux
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • ½ cup Shredded Swiss Cheese
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard For flavor
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder For enhanced taste

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • saucepan
  • Slotted spoon
  • Parchment-lined baking sheet

Method
 

Pretzel Bites
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, active dry yeast, and sugar. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
  2. Gradually mix in all-purpose flour and salt. Knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  3. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm area until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  4. Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). In a large pot, boil water with baking soda.
  5. Roll the risen dough into a log, cut into 1-inch pieces.
  6. Boil pretzel bites for about 30 seconds, turning after 15 seconds.
  7. Remove and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with salt. Bake for 12-15 minutes.
Beer Cheese Dip
  1. Melt butter in a saucepan. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute.
  2. Gradually add beer while whisking until thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Stir in cheddar cheese, Swiss cheese, mustard, and garlic powder until melted and smooth.
Serving
  1. Serve the warm pretzel bites with the creamy beer cheese dip.

Nutrition

Serving: 4bitesCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve fresh and warm with the beer cheese dip for best experience.

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