Description
These beer cheese pretzels are the ultimate savory snack, perfect for game day or a cozy night in. Soft homemade pretzels are baked to golden perfection and served with a rich beer cheese sauce for dipping.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 1 1/2 cups warm water (110°F)
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Pretzels:
- 10 cups water
- 2/3 cup baking soda
- 1 large egg yolk beaten with 1 tablespoon water
- Coarse sea salt for sprinkling
Cheese Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup beer (lager or ale)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Add flour, salt, and melted butter, knead, and let rise.
- Pretzels: Shape dough, boil in water and baking soda, then bake until golden brown.
- Cheese Sauce: Melt butter, whisk in flour, add beer and milk, then stir in cheddar and spices until smooth.
- Serve pretzels warm with cheese sauce for dipping.
Notes
- You can make the dough a day ahead and refrigerate for a slower rise.
- For a stronger beer flavor, use a darker ale.
- Pretzels are best enjoyed fresh but can be reheated in a warm oven.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack, Appetizer
- Method: Baking, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel with cheese sauce
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 920 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
