Easy Pretzel Cheese Dip
Whether for game day, after school snack, or an appetizer, this easy Pretzel Cheese Dip is so simple and so good. Plus, when you serve it alongside quick and easy homemade soft pretzel bites, it's such a delicious combination!
Servings: 8
Calories: 92kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon all purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Add the butter to a small pot over low heat. When melted, quickly whisk in the flour to make a smooth mixture. (It will resemble a paste.)
- Slowly pour in the milk, whisking continually, to make a smooth consistency. Whisk while the milk mixture heats up until you see bubbles around the edges. Simmer for about two minutes, or until you can see that the milk has thickened.
- Remove the pot from the heat.
- Stir in the cheese and salt and whisk until the cheese melts into a thick sauce.
- Serve warm with prepared soft pretzels.
Notes
- Store leftover cheese sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Warm in a heat-safe bowl in 15 second increments in the microwave, stirring as you go. Or, reheat on the stove in a small pot over low heat.
- Expect the sauce to thicken as it cools.
- Serve with soft pretzels, pretzel sticks, or another favorite pretzel option.
- Use yellow or white cheddar cheese grated on a box grater or handheld grater.
- Use a gluten-free all purpose flour to make this cheese sauce gluten-free.
Nutrition
Calories: 92kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 250mg | Potassium: 58mg | Fiber: 0.03g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 235IU | Calcium: 138mg | Iron: 0.1mg