A super-fast and easy 3-ingredient pretzel cheese dip that takes just 5 minutes to throw together! Choose between using broth or beer for a delightful twist.
Okay, so here’s what you need to know about this awesomely cheesy pretzel dip that you’re going to want to bookmark and pin and tweet about because it’s hot cheese that you can slather all over everything (and what in life is better than that?!!):
About this Pretzel Cheese Dip
- Quick and easy to make in just 5 minutes.
- Extra cheesy and creamy.
- Entirely customizable to add more ingredients.
- Make it with broth or beer.
Pretzel Cheese Dip Ingredients
It really does take just 3 ingredients: chicken broth (or beer), cheese and a little cornstarch to thicken it.
- Low-sodium chicken broth, or light beer – Add more chicken broth if you’d prefer a thinner consistency and you can replace the chicken broth with a light beer, and make this a beer pretzel cheese dip, if you prefer. Non-alcoholic beer works too.
- Shredded cheddar cheese – I use sharp cheddar cheese or use Velveeta cheese but if you do I recommend using this easy homemade Velveeta recipe.
- Cornstarch (or all-purpose flour) – The cornstarch thickens the dip. Technically, you could skip the cornstarch (which I have done due to being out and too lazy to go to the store) but I like my cheese dip nice and thick.
Don’t forget to grab your favorite kind of pretzels including soft pretzels, hard pretzels, pretzel bites, pretzel crisps, pretzel rings, pretzel sticks, or pretzels buns.
Find the complete list of ingredients with amounts in the pretzel cheese dip recipe card below.
How to Make Pretzel Cheese Dip
- Simmer: Bring chicken broth (or beer) to a strong simmer.
- Toss & thicken: Meanwhile, toss cornstarch and shredded cheese until cheese is well-coated (I use a Ziploc bag).
- Add cheese mixture: Add in handfuls, stirring to incorporate cheese before adding the next handful, until all cheese is melted.
- Season & serve: Season to taste with salt (I like to add a hefty dose of crushed black peppercorns, too). Serve with soft pretzels or pretzel rolls.
Tips & Variations
Add heat – Add jalapeños, hot sauce, cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes or chipotle to spice it up!
Add mustard – Add 2-4 teaspoons of mustard or Dijon mustard.
How to keep warm – A fondue pot works best to keep this cheese dip warm and smooth (I also use my fondue pot to deep fry in very small batches; it regulates the temperature brilliantly)! Because it’s regular cheese it will thicken as it cools, which is why I keep this recipe for either a quick-fix for cravings or make sure I have my fondue pot close at hand.
More ways to use this cheese sauce – Because it’s regular cheese and the sauce thickens as it cools, it’s great for crackers as a spread. Use it as a dipper for soft or crusty bread, French fries, sausage bites, pickles, fried green tomatoes, potato chips, tortilla chips, crackers, veggies, or pita bread or chips. A fantastic complement with pears and apples too!
One of these days, you’re going to be sitting on your couch on a rainy or snowy day and a craving will strike. Five minutes later, when you’re already back on your couch, stuffing your face with yummy, hot cheese dip, you’re going to be so happy you saved this recipe! 🙂
Easy 3-ingredient Pretzel Cheese Dip with Pretzel Rolls
A super-fast and easy 3-ingredient pretzel cheese dip that takes just 5 minutes to throw together! Make it with broth or beer.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth, or light beer
- 2 cups (16oz) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tbs cornstarch (or 1-2 tbs all-purpose flour), to thicken
Instructions
- Bring chicken broth (or beer) to a strong simmer.
- Meanwhile, toss cornstarch and shredded cheese until cheese is well-coated (I use a Ziploc bag).
- Add cheese mixture in handfuls, stirring to incorporate cheese before adding the next handful, until all cheese is melted.
- Season to taste with salt (I like to add a hefty dose of crushed black peppercorns, too). Serve with soft pretzels or pretzel rolls.
Notes
Can also be made in a fondue pot or served in one to help keep it ooey gooey!
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 133Total Fat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 28mgSodium: 191mgCarbohydrates: 3gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 7g
This data was provided and calculated by Nutritionix.
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