Pretzel Cheese Dip Recipes

Steps:

• In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the butter, sugar, salt and 2 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 20 minutes. , Punch dough down. Divide into 12 equal pieces. On a lightly floured surface, roll each piece into a 15-in. long strip; twist into a pretzel shape. , In a large non-aluminum stockpot, bring water to a boil; add baking soda. Drop two pretzels into water; boil for 1 minute. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain. Place on a greased baking sheet; sprinkle with coarse salt. Repeat for each pretzel. , Bake at 475° for 10-12 minutes. Remove from pan to wire racks to cool., For dip, combine cheeses in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 2-3 minutes or until melted, stirring occasionally. Stir in milk. Serve pretzels with cheese dip and mustard.

Steps:

• Prepare the pretzels according to package instructions. Stack vertically on a vertical paper towel holder to create a pretzel tower.
• Place the cheese, vegetable stock and mustard in a microwave-safe bowl and cover with plastic wrap or a microwave-safe plate. Microwave on medium power until the cheese is melted, 1 to 2 minutes. Whisk until the dip comes together as a smooth sauce.
• Serve warm with the pretzel tower, sliced apples, seedless green grapes and extra mustard for dipping.

Steps:

• In a bowl, mash the cream cheese with the ranch dressing mix until thoroughly combined, then stir in the Cheddar cheese. Mix in beer, 1 tablespoon at a time, until you reach the desired consistency (add more for a thinner dip). Stir in the seasoned salt and cayenne pepper. Refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, at least 1 hour.