Description
Indulge in these scrumptious Beer Cheese Pretzels, a perfect blend of soft, salty pretzels paired with a rich, flavorful cheese sauce. These homemade pretzels are a delightful snack or appetizer for any occasion.
Ingredients
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For the pretzels:
- 1 ½ cups warm beer (about 110°F)
- 1 packet (2 ¼ teaspoons) active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 10 cups water
- ⅔ cup baking soda
- 1 egg yolk, beaten with 1 tablespoon water
- Coarse salt for sprinkling
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for greasing)
For the cheese sauce:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- ¾ cup beer
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Make the pretzels: In a bowl, combine warm beer, sugar, and yeast. Add flour, salt, and melted butter. Knead, then let rise. Shape into pretzels, boil in baking soda water, brush with egg wash, sprinkle with salt, and bake.
- Prepare the cheese sauce: Melt butter, whisk in flour, add milk and beer, then spices and cheese. Cook until smooth.
- Serve: Enjoy warm pretzels with cheese sauce.
Notes
- For a non-alcoholic version, use non-alcoholic beer or warm water.
- Pretzels can be frozen after baking.
- Enhance the cheese sauce with jalapeños or smoked paprika.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel with cheese sauce
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
