Homemade Soft Pretzel Bites with Beer Cheese
Homemade Soft Pretzel Bites with Beer Cheese are the ultimate comfort food, perfect for game nights or cozy gatherings. These delightful golden-brown bites are soft, chewy, and ideal for dipping into a creamy, savory beer cheese sauce. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can whip up this irresistible snack in no time, leaving everyone craving more!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast
- ¾ cup warm water (110°F)
- 1 tbsp baking soda
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tsp coarse sea salt
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- ½ cup lager or pale ale
- ½ tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Activate yeast by combining warm water and yeast in a bowl. Let sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- Stir in flour and salt until a dough forms. Knead on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for about an hour until doubled in size.
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Boil water and baking soda; shape dough into bites and boil each for 30 seconds.
- Transfer bites to a baking sheet, brush with melted butter, and sprinkle with sea salt. Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden brown.
- For the beer cheese, melt butter in a saucepan; add cheddar cheese, beer, and garlic powder while stirring until creamy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 pretzel bites (75g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg