Pretzel Bites with Beer Cheese Sauce
Soft, Golden Pretzel Bites with Creamy Beer Cheese Dip
These homemade pretzel bites are crisp on the outside, soft and airy on the inside—and they pair perfectly with a silky, flavorful beer cheese dip that’s impossible to resist. Whether it’s game day, a party, or just a night in, this is the snack that vanishes first.
Just like other fan favorites like Chili Con Queso or Chili Cheese Dog Dip, this dynamic duo is easy to pull together, comforting, and always a crowd hit.
🧂 Ingredients
Pretzel Dough
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Active dry yeast | 2¼ teaspoons |
| Warm water | 1½ cups |
| Salt | 1 teaspoon |
| Sugar | 1 tablespoon |
| Melted butter | 1 tablespoon |
| All-purpose flour | 3¾ cups |
Pretzel Bath
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Water | 9 cups |
| Baking soda | ½ cup |
| Coarse salt | As needed |
Beer Cheese Dip
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Butter | ¼ cup (½ stick) |
| All-purpose flour | ¼ cup |
| Lager beer | ½ cup |
| Heavy 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
1. Make the Pretzel Dough
In a large bowl, combine yeast, warm water, salt, and sugar. Let sit for about 5 minutes until it gets foamy.
Stir in the melted butter, then add the flour. Mix until a dough begins to form.
Knead on a clean surface for 2–3 minutes, until smooth and soft.
Dust the dough lightly with flour, cover the bowl, and let it rest for 30 minutes.
2. Shape & Boil the Bites
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and divide it into six equal portions.
Roll each into a rope about 20 inches long, then slice into bite-sized pieces.
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Bring 9 cups of water to a boil in a large pot, then lower heat to a simmer. Stir in the baking soda carefully.
Working in batches, gently drop 10–15 pieces at a time into the soda bath for 10–15 seconds.
Use a slotted spoon to transfer them to the baking sheets.
Sprinkle with coarse salt and bake for 15 minutes, or until deep golden brown.
3. Prepare the Beer Cheese Dip
In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the butter.
Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Slowly pour in the beer, whisking to smooth out lumps. Add the cream and continue stirring until the mixture thickens.
Mix in the garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, dry mustard, salt, pepper, and cayenne.
Add the cheddar cheese and stir until melted and creamy. Remove from heat.
🧀 Serve It Up
Enjoy the warm pretzel bites dipped in the luscious beer cheese—or pour the cheese right on top for a bolder experience. Either way, this snack is pure comfort in every bite.
