Savory Pretzel Dip (Printable Version)
Creamy, tangy cheddar and mustard dip ideal for soft pretzels. Ready in 15 minutes.
# 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 (optional)
→ Garnish
11 - 2 tablespoons chopped chives or green onions
# Directions:
01 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, and sour cream. Mix until smooth and creamy.
02 - Add the Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and cayenne pepper if using. Stir until fully incorporated.
03 - Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
04 - Transfer to a serving bowl. Sprinkle with chopped chives or green onions. Serve immediately with warm soft pretzels, or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving if chilled.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- It comes together in under 15 minutes with ingredients you probably already have in your fridge
- The flavor is somehow both nostalgic and exciting, familiar enough for everyone but interesting enough for food lovers
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- Cold dip straight from the refrigerator will be firm and less flavorful, so always let it sit out for those crucial 10 minutes
- Using room temperature ingredients from the start makes mixing effortless and gives you the silkiest texture
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- A hand mixer or food processor creates the smoothest texture if you want to elevate this from great to absolutely perfect
- Grating your own cheese makes a bigger difference than most people realize, so take that extra two minutes