Pretzel Bites with Beer Cheese Dip

Perfect game-day snack! Here’s a soft and chewy pretzel bite recipe with a creamy, pub-style beer cheese dip:

🥨 Pretzel Bites with Beer Cheese Dip

For the Pretzel Bites

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups warm water (110°F / 45°C)

• 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)

• 1 tbsp sugar

• 1 tsp salt

• 4 cups all-purpose flour

• 2 tbsp butter, melted

• 10 cups water

• ⅔ cup baking soda

• 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)

• Coarse salt, for sprinkling

Instructions

1. Make dough – In a bowl, stir yeast, warm water, and sugar. Let sit 5 min until foamy. Add salt, flour, and melted butter. Knead (by hand or mixer) until smooth and elastic, 5–7 min.

2. Rise – Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise about 1 hour (until doubled).

3. Shape bites – Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line baking sheets with parchment. Punch down dough, divide into 4 pieces, roll each into ropes (about ½-inch thick), and cut into 1-inch pieces.

4. Boil – In a large pot, bring 10 cups water + baking soda to a boil. Drop pretzel bites in batches for 30 seconds. Remove with slotted spoon, place on baking sheets.

5. Bake – Brush with beaten egg, sprinkle with coarse salt, and bake 12–15 min until deep golden brown.

For the Beer Cheese Dip

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp butter

• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour

• ¾ cup beer (lager or ale works best)

• ¾ cup milk (whole preferred)

• 1 tsp Dijon mustard

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

• Salt & pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Make roux – In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook 1 min.

2. Add liquid – Slowly whisk in beer, then milk. Cook until thickened, 3–4 min.

3. Flavor & cheese – Stir in Dijon, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat and stir in cheese until smooth.

4. Serve warm with pretzel bites.

✨ Tips & Variations

• For extra flavor, use a strong beer like a pale ale or stout.

• Make it spicy by adding a pinch of cayenne or diced jalapeños.

• Pretzel bites can be frozen after baking—reheat in the oven before serving.

Want me to also give you a shortcut version using refrigerated biscuit dough for quick pretzel bites?