Savory Pretzel Cheddar Dip (Print Version)
Creamy cheddar and mustard dip with garlic, ideal for soft pretzels. Quick 15-minute appetizer.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Dairy
01 - 1 cup cream cheese, softened
02 - 1 cup 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 - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
09 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
10 - ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
→ Garnish
11 - 2 tablespoons chopped chives or green onions
# Steps:
01 - Combine softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, and sour cream in a medium mixing bowl. Mix until smooth and creamy throughout.
02 - Add 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 dip and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or spices according to preference.
04 - Transfer dip to a serving bowl and sprinkle evenly with chopped chives or green onions across the top.
05 - Serve immediately with warm soft pretzels, or cover and refrigerate until ready. If chilled, let stand at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It comes together in literally fifteen minutes flat
- The flavor actually gets better after sitting in the fridge for a day
- People will beg you for the recipe every single time
02 -
- A hand mixer makes this infinitely smoother than mixing by hand
- Adding a splash of beer transforms this into something restaurant quality
03 -
- Grate your own cheese because the anti caking agents in pre shredded cheese prevent proper melting
- Let your cream cheese sit on the counter for a full hour before starting