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Soft Pretzel Bites with Beer Cheese

This soft pretzel recipe is perfect for game day, served with homemade beer cheese that’ll have your tastebuds singing! Make this savory snack to serve or anytime the craving strikes.
Course Appetizer, game day, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword soft pretzel bites
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 40 pretzels
Calories 81kcal

Ingredients

Pretzel Bites

  • 1 can biscuit dough
  • ¼ cup baking soda
  • 1 egg
  • pretzel salt

Beer Cheese

  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • ½ cup milk
  • ½ cup beer I used Budweiser
  • 1.5 cups shredded cheddar
  • ½ cup shredded gouda
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spray the baking sheet with parchment paper as well.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil, about 6 cups.
  • While water is coming to a boil, roll each biscuit into a rope and cut into four even pieces. Once water is boiling, add baking soda, then add pretzel dough pieces and cook for 20 seconds. I do this is in two batches to be sure that they aren't overcooking. Use a slotted spoon to remove them and place on a very large plate or another baking sheet lined with paper towels.
  • Add pretzel pieces to parchment lined sheet, spreading out about 1 inch to give enough room. Whisk one egg and then brush each piece with egg wash. Sprinkle salt on top.
  • Bake for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown. While baking, make beer cheese.
  • In a saucepan, heat butter over medium-high heat. Once melted, whisk in flour, then whisk in milk. Add beer and bring to simmer.
  • Once simmering, lower heat and add in cheddar, gouda, dijon mustard, worcestershire, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Whisk until all melted and combined. Let cook for over heat for a few minutes until smooth.
  • Add pretzel nuggets to a plate and pour beer cheese into a serving dish. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 81kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 391mg | Potassium: 43mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 0.4mg