Savory Pretzel Dip (Printer-friendly)

Creamy cheddar and Dijon mustard dip with garlic, perfect for warm pretzels.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 1 cup (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
02 - 1 cup (4 ounces) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
03 - 2 tablespoons sour cream

→ Condiments & Spices

04 - 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
05 - 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
06 - 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
07 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
09 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
10 - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

→ Garnish

11 - 2 tablespoons chopped chives or green onions

# How-To Guide:

01 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, and sour cream. Mix until completely smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain.
02 - Add the Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Stir until fully incorporated and uniform in color.
03 - Taste the mixture and adjust seasoning as desired. Add more garlic powder for intensity or additional cayenne for extra heat if preferred.
04 - Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and sprinkle with chopped chives or green onions. Serve immediately with warm soft pretzels, or cover and refrigerate until needed. If chilled, allow to sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving for optimal texture.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in fifteen minutes flat but tastes like something that simmered all afternoon
  • The texture is impossibly creamy while still having real cheese substance
  • People will ask for the recipe before theyve even finished their first pretzel
02 -
  • Room temperature ingredients blend together seamlessly while cold cream cheese will leave you with tiny unappetizing lumps
  • The dip thickens as it chills so if youve refrigerated it let it sit out for ten minutes before serving for that perfect scoopable consistency
03 -
  • A splash of beer in the mix adds a malty depth that takes this dip to restaurant quality status
  • Using a hand mixer instead of a spoon gives you that ultra smooth professional texture

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