Pretzel Cheese Dip

Creamy warm Pretzel Cheese Dip is a delicious holiday appetizer you need to try! Made with simple ingredients and ready in just 10 minutes.

We love appetizers in this house. So much so that we often serve appetizers in place of a weeknight meal or even a holiday spread.

So it is no surprise that recipes like this Pretzel Cheese Dip make a frequent appearance around here. Similar to a beer cheese dip, only this one is loaded with some of our favorite ingredients – bacon and garlic. It’s so so delicious – we can’t get enough and I know you will feel the same!

What I love about this is that you can also add your favorite seasonings or hot sauce if you want to spice it up! Which the zesty lovers in the house will often do.

That’s what is so great about this recipe – it can be easily adapted for so many different preferences. We like to make several batches and put out a spread for game days or holidays.

If you want to toast up some soft pretzels or another flavored pretzel recipe to go with this cheese dip, there are some links for those recipes later in this post.

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Here are some commonly asked questions

How can I make this in the slow cooker?

Because this cheese sauce is more like a roux, it comes together quickly. I don’t recommend MAKING it in the slow cooker.

However, you can transfer the dip to the slow cooker and keep it on the warm setting so it remains the perfect dipping temperature while it is being served and enjoyed.

Be sure to give it a stir every 30-60 minutes to make sure it doesn’t burn, especially if your slow cooker tends to run on the hotter side.

What is the best way to store leftover dip?

After serving, place leftover dip in a shallow airtight container. Be sure to label with the date before refrigerating. This recipe should keep for up to 3 days.

As with most things, it is important to get food into the refrigerator within 1 hour after serving to prevent bacteria growth.

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How many can this serve?

This will depend greatly on portion sizes & the appetites of your crowd. We were able to easily have 6 people snacking on this dip for an afternoon without running out.

We like to add this cheese dip to other recipes – like tacos or on top of a savory omelet, so any leftovers will go quickly.

Can this recipe be doubled?

Yes, absolutely! If you have a larger skillet, you can definitely double this recipe.

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Ingredients for Pretzel Cheese Dip

• smoked gouda – grated
• butter
• all-purpose flour
• garlic
• milk
• Worcestershire sauce
• yellow mustard
• black pepper
• cooked bacon

What if I don’t have bacon?

You can make this recipe with ground beef or ground sausage or leave out the meat altogether if you don’t have bacon. I also like to toss in leftover rotisserie chicken or pulled pork if that is what I have on hand at the time.

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Variations for this Cheese Dip

The best part about this cheese dip is that it is so easily adaptable for whatever you are craving. Here are some ideas for how to change this up so you can have a cheese dip party with a multitude of flavor varieties.

• Add salsa and a dash of hot sauce
• Use beer in place of the Worstershire sauce or just add in beer in addition to the recipe as written
• Try pepper jack cheese and diced jalapenos
• Use cheddar cheese in place of the smoked gouda

soft pretzel dip

How to Make Pretzel Cheese Dip

1. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
3. Add the flour and whisk until you have a paste, then add the milk and continue to slowly whisk until the sauce is smooth.
4. Slowly stir in the cheese, Worcestershire sauce, mustard and black pepper. Keep stirring until all of your ingredients have melted together and formed a creamy sauce.
5. Serve warm with soft pretzels! If you opted for the crumbled bacon, now is the time to add it on top!

Mine turned too thick, What now?

This can be caused by overcooking. If this happens, you can just add a splash of milk and stir it in while heating on low until it thins out again.

More Cheesy Recipes to Try

• Mini Bacon Onion Ranch Cheese Balls
• Cheese Log
• Smoked Cream Cheese
• Sausage Cheese Dip
• Ham & Cheese Hot Spinach Dip
• Bacon Alfredo Cheese Cups
• Easy Cheese Ball Recipe

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Products I love when making cheese dip…

This cheese dip recipe is SUPER EASY and delicious – and if you’re like me, then you maybe already have some of these items on hand OR maybe you have never made homemade cheese dip before, & you might be a bit nervous – but you’re going to love it. I have made a list below of the things I absolutely can’t live without when it comes to making this appetizer recipe.

• all-purpose flour
• minced garlic
• Worcestershire sauce
• yellow mustard
• black pepper
• cooked bacon – or REAL bacon bits
• skillet
• whisk
• grater
• measuring cups
• dry measuring cups
• measuring spoons

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If you love this Easy Cheese Dip recipe, you’re going to love these other snacks too. Please click each link below to find the easy, printable recipe!

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