Savory Pretzel Dip (Printable)

Creamy, zesty cheddar and mustard dip perfect for warm pretzels.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy Base

01 - 1 cup (225 g) cream cheese, softened
02 - 1 cup (115 g) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
03 - 2 tablespoons (30 g) sour cream

→ Condiments & Spices

04 - 2 tablespoons (30 g) Dijon mustard
05 - 1 tablespoon (15 g) mayonnaise
06 - 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
07 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
08 - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
09 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
10 - ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

→ Garnish

11 - 2 tablespoons chopped chives or green onions

# How-To Steps:

01 - Place softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, and sour cream in a medium mixing bowl. Beat together until completely smooth and free of lumps.
02 - Add Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and cayenne if desired. Stir thoroughly until spices are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
03 - Sample the dip and modify seasoning to taste. Add additional salt, pepper, or spices as preferred.
04 - Transfer dip to a serving bowl and scatter fresh chives or green onions over the top. Serve alongside warm soft pretzels immediately, or refrigerate covered until needed. If chilled, allow to rest at room temperature for 10 minutes prior to serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The way sharp cheddar and cream cheese melt together creates this incredibly smooth, velvety texture that coats every bite of pretzel perfectly
  • It comes together in literally 15 minutes but tastes like something that simmered for hours
02 -
  • I learned the hard way that cold dip straight from the refrigerator has this weird, stiff texture that feels heavy on the tongue
  • A splash of beer (about a tablespoon) mixed in creates this incredible malty depth that makes everyone ask what's different
03 -
  • When grating the cheese, spray your grater with a little cooking spray first and the cheese won't stick nearly as much
  • If you accidentally make it too spicy, a tiny splash of heavy cream or extra sour cream will calm the heat down instantly

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